Survivor’s Jeff Probst at Home With His Dog and Cat
We usually think of Survivor host Jeff Probst in far-flung corners of the earth, worlds away from civilization and the comforts of home. But in…
Day: May 19, 2010
Identifying a “Behaviorally Responsible” Breeder
Thinking about getting a puppy? Before you make an impulse buy, you must think seriously about this big decision; your choice carries with it ramifications…
English Woman Scoops Wrong Poop; Gets a Ticket
A 60-year-old woman in Sunderland, England was chatting with her daughter on her cell phone when her dog scooted off to do some doggy business….
How to Curb Puppy Barking
Is your puppy suddenly acting like he’s a guard dog at a palace? Does he bark his head off at sounds you can’t even hear? Dogs bark at things for several reasons including a perceived a threat, a sign of boredom, or a cry for attention. Barking is…
A Guide to Puppy Socialization
As you know, dogs socialize differently than we do. They rely heavily on their sense of smell and body language, as well as some vocalization. Socialization begins as early as a week old. Then, the puppy has to be kept from many other dogs while he’s…
Five Tips for Housetraining A Puppy
The problem is as old as when we first domesticated dogs about 15,000 years ago – how do you house train a puppy? And, nowadays, with our lack of time and energy, we wonder how quickly it can be done. Can it be done in a month? A few weeks? A week…
Crate Training Puppies
You’ve just brought your new puppy home and after hours of oohing and awwing, you wonder what to do with him while you cook dinner. There are risks in leaving your pup unwatched as he can get into trouble in a second. There is also a good chance…