What is Dog Trancing?

What is Dog Trancing?

The first time I witnessed dog trancing was while sitting in my friend’s backyard.  We returned from a girls’ night and watched on as her dog raced around the yard burning off pent-up energy. At one point the dog crept slowly beneath a tree with low-hanging branches. ...
Fourth of July – A Dog’s Worst Holiday

Fourth of July – A Dog’s Worst Holiday

The Fourth of July is a dog’s worst holiday.  Unlike thunderstorms, where electrostatic charges of the atmosphere and changes in barometric pressure alert a dog to a thunderstorm hours earlier, fireworks do not provide a forewarning.  There truly is nothing good about...

Can Your Dog Be Mad At You?

 As a professional dog trainer for over 15 years, clients often ask  “Can your dog be mad at you?  Its understandable that people are worried about this, as most of us are programmed to worry what others think of us, including our dogs!  The love we have for our...
Pet Theft Awareness

Pet Theft Awareness

ISCDT and your pet want you to know that February 14 is Pet theft Awareness Day! Each year on Valentine’s Day dog parents are reminded to take steps to protect their pets. There are various reasons for pet theft.  Two of the most popular reasons are financial...