Aug 16, 20167 minDogs and ChildrenDogs and Children What can you as a parent do to help ensure that your children and your dog have a good relationship? Dogs and children...
Jun 15, 20165 minDog Fireworks FearsDog Fireworks Fears I had gone to a seminar on rescuing and adopted dogs at Pasadena Humane Society, never intending to come home with a...
May 1, 20163 minHousebreaking PuppiesHousebreaking Puppies aka The Stages of Housebrokenness I am very grateful to Barbara McClatchey who let me use her article in my...
Feb 19, 20165 minHelp Your Groomer Help Your DogHelp Your Groomer Help Your Dog Understanding Your Dog’s Behavior There are things that happen in our lives that we don’t like and...
Jan 3, 20163 minPuppy MannersPuppy owners are concerned with present puppy behaviors: chewing, biting, and potty training. Trainers tend to focus on the future:...
Nov 15, 20154 minDefensive Dog HandlingDefensive Dog Handling I had been writing at my computer all day and decided to take a break and take my dogs for a walk. I went out my...
Nov 1, 20153 minPuppy Dog Potty TrainingWhen you get your puppy or dog, the first thing on your mind is — “How do I potty train this dog or puppy? I’ve done everything right,...
Sep 29, 20153 minPuppy Socialization and ImmunizationWhy Puppy Socialization, Habituation and Enrichment are Important When a puppy is born, he does not know that he is a dog. It must be...
Aug 21, 20153 minNew Puppy TrainingNew Puppy Training These are the areas we concentrate on with puppies: Potty training Chewing and biting Socialization and handling Puppy...
Aug 1, 20152 minYour Puppy's First Car Ride HomeYour Puppy's First Car Ride Home Before the ride, take care of any paperwork and payments and discuss with the shelter worker or breeder...