While searching around the internet, you might find a lot of different opinions on vibration collars – with many people wondering are they humane for your pup or are they a cruel punishment? Some people swear by them, saying that they are the only thing that has helped their dog stop barking. Let’s take a …
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When it comes to training your dog, there are a lot of different methods and tools that you can use. One of the most controversial tools is the shock collar (also known as an e-collar or electronic collar). Some people believe that shock collars should only be used on adult dogs, while others think they …
Have you tried everything when it comes to potty training your dog and feel like you’ve reached a breaking point? Does your dog wander around outside, doing nothing, and then relieve themselves inside the first chance they get, or when you are out of view? These are oftentimes puppies, but they can be older dogs too …
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For new pet owners, a biting puppy may seem like a cause for alarm. Biting is usually seen as a sign of aggression in most canines, and if you have no prior experience raising puppies, this may seem like the case with yours as well. However, let us reassure you that puppy biting is completely …
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Ouch! You exclaim as your dog nips your hand, again. Just as you go to scold your dog, the thought crosses your mind – why am I the only one getting hurt? You realize your partner never seems to have these issues – your dog is a well behaved angel when your husband or boyfriend …
Does this sound familiar? Your dog is fine at the park with other dogs, is an angel in the backyard, and is a fun ball of energy when off-leash without other dogs around. But when you put a leash on your dog, all that good behavior goes out the window and you’re left with …
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It’s a question that I get asked all the time by new puppy owners – when should I start training my puppy? Many owners are excited at being able to teach their pups commands tricks and are eager to begin their training as soon as possible. It is very common that owners will misjudge when …
As the happy owner of a new furry ball of joy, you will want to start things off on the right foot by teaching your puppy the proper way to play, and when to know that playtime is over. It’s a great idea to start early with this type of training to instill good behavior …
A park is full of stimuli for your puppy, what with kids running around and yelling, other dogs frolicking and tons of space to run, getting your puppy to come when you call at the park can be a difficult task. I mean, it all seems to simple when you think about it – you …
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How To Train the Perfect Puppy Lately, many of my clients come to me asking to have “the perfect dog”. It sounds nice, but the real question is, does the perfect dog even exist? Think of it this way – is there a perfect person? After having been alive for 30+ years, I can pretty …
