Dr. Jaime L. Kurtz of James Madison University often greets new crowds of college students with a simple question, “What are your hobbies?” Sadly, there is usually a silent pause in the room. But, according to science, people with hobbies are happier, healthier, and have a stronger social network than those who tend to spend […]
Regardless of what your goals are when training your dog, here are some tips, and remember to control the 3 F’s FOOD FUN FREEDOM Regular training helps increase your dog’s socialization skills by exposing them to new people, places and activities and remember to: Be Calm & Patient. Make it FUN! Offer lots of Rewards/Praise […]
One of the most frustrating things to happen as a dog-parent is for you to call their name… And them not coming, and ignoring you. This is especially embarrassing when it happens in public, right? If your doggo often doesn’t come when called – every time – then I’m going to let you in on […]
The pet grooming industry is booming. To make it as a dog groomer, you will need to think of ways to stand out against the competition, and that includes selecting high-quality tools for the job. Selecting the right dog grooming shears can influence the quality and efficiency of your work which leads to one thing: […]
Leg braces enables the dog to move quick and continuously. They are beneficial for all dogs, that may be aged, arthritic, or possibly injured. These braces can be used in young pups that are vulnerable to developing hip dysplasia or joint problems. Read more by clicking on the links: What dog bracing actually is? How […]
Mainly, after some injury, your dog off-balanced, sloppily sits on one side, or tries keeping the leg up while it attempts to run. The reason behind this might be that your dog has torn the cranial cruciate ligament (CCL). It is the leading orthopedic condition in dogs. Many dogs appear to have trouble walking, either […]
One of the most frustrating things to happen as a dog owner is for you to call their name…and ignore you. Especially embarrassing when it happens in public, right? Well if you’re dog doesn’t come when called – every time – then here are some tips… Don’t say your dogs name in front of them […]
If you are concerned that your dog jumps on people (often scaring them), and how they lunge at other dogs too (and frightens the other dog’s owners) there is help! Jumping is such a major problem, I decided to write about it and shine some light on the subject… and share how to help. There’s […]
When your dog won’t stop pulling on the leash you might start looking at options to fix this like: Contact a Dog Trainer Using a choker, prong or e-collar on them Try all sorts of training techniques with treats to have them calm down Yet you find that none of these options end up fixing […]