Training and Living with Dogs

What is trust in a human/dog relationship?  Dogs don’t always naturally trust humans.  It is something that must be earned and created...

“It’s Easier To Buy a Used Car Than to Adopt in Some Places” by Ed Jamison, Animal Services Director, City of Dallas I saw this stunning...

How can you help your dog be the best they can be?  While some dogs learn certain behaviors quickly, for others it can be a longer...

If only they could talk!  Dogs communicate differently than we do.  What is polite for a human is not always polite or comfortable for a...

What are you reinforcing - good or bad dog behaviors? Most of us have heard of positive reinforcement dog training.  This is operant...

Your dog is out of control so what should you do?  You can start by reading this post. Impulse Control is a dog training basic. It is...

In our last blog, we addressed the use of our favorite dog harnesses and collars. While they are an important part of successful leash...

If you are looking for the best dog walking device to help your dog walk sanely at your side, I’ve got good news and bad news for you....

Part 3 - Dog Parks DOG PARKS ARE GREAT….until they aren’t. “What happened to my dogs and me” For a long time I took my dogs to the dog...

Part 2 - Dog Parks PREPARE YOURSELF FOR THE DOG PARK: Before you go to a dog park, learn about them. Go without your dog on different...

A wide open space where your dog can burn off some of that high-voltage energy is fantastic. But a dog park may not be the place for you...

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