December 2, 2009

Puppy Mills and Backyard Breeders

Part of being a responsible dog owner is being a responsible dog buyer or adopter. If you decide to purchase a pooch, it should be from a reputable breeder – not a backyard breeder or puppy mill. Reputable breeders produce a few, stable and healthy…

Crate Training Dogs

Sometimes life, both in and outside of the home, gets overwhelming. There are times when each of us wishes to find a place of solitude where we can relax away from the stresses of the world.

In this respect, we are very much like dogs. Even the…

Trimming Dog Nails

Trimming a dog’s nails can be dangerous for both dog and human if the dog is afraid. Dogs who fear nail trims can thrash around wildly, increasing the risk of cutting the quick if they are not effectively restrained. Cutting into the quick (the…

Dog Clicker Training Basics

Dog clicker training employs a toy noisemaker (clicker) to mark wanted behaviors.
The clicker becomes a “conditioned reinforcer” by being paired repeatedly with things the dog wants to work for (often, but not always food) which we then use to…

How to Stop Dog Barking

Humans are tremendously vocal creatures. Despite our own talkative tendencies, we tend not to appreciate “excessive” vocalizations from our dogs.
Rest assured, your dog does not feel her barking is excessive. When she barks, she is trying to…

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