How to Deepen The Bond With Your Dog
The human bond is a powerful thing. We form connections with family, friends, and even entire communities. But our bonds aren’t limited to just people. We bond deeply with animals too—especially dogs. In fact, the human-canine connection goes back more than 15,000 years. It’s no wonder that the relationship we share with our dogs often […]
Pulling A Dog’s Tail Causes Damage
In recent months an increasing number of people have grabbed their dog’s tail in my presence. It happens when owners try to control their dogs. They grab the tail to stop the dog from bolting out the door and to prevent the dog from walking away from them. On one occasion I saw a child […]
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 the holiday for dogs. While we advocate sharing adventures and daily activities […]
Dog Safety Tips for Hurricanes and Dangerous Weather
If you live in an area where you experience tornados, hurricanes, or other dangerous weather events, preparing beforehand can save your life and the lives of your pets. Below are dog safety tips for hurricanes and dangerous weather events in your area. Make sure heartworm medication is current. Mosquito colonies multiple in flooding […]
Why Do Dogs Eat Cat Poop?
We frequently receiving calls from clients wanting to know why their dog eats cat poop. Dogs eat cat poop from litter boxes, they forage in the yard for it and veer off your walking path to snatch it from grass. To humans, this disgusting habit is unfathomable. However, dogs have a different opinion on the […]
Can You Change A dog’s Name?
Two questions we receive often are: 1. Is it possible to change a dog’s name after you adopt them? Answer: You can absolutely change your dog’s name. Many people change the dog’s name to represent a fresh start for the dog, especially if the dog’s past was negative. 2. How do you teach dogs their […]
Traveling With Your Dog Should Not Be Stressful!
With so many people getting vaccinated, our long-awaited vacation plans will finally happen in the coming months (fingers crossed). Dog lovers often include their dogs in their travel plans because we love spending time with our animals, yet their presence can cause us to stress. What if they soil inside? What if they break something? […]
When Is It Okay To Pet A Service Dog?
A reader asked us this question. While we do not train service dogs, we’ve had the pleasure of discussing the difference between a service dog and other dogs at local schools. Service dogs are different from therapy dogs and emotional support dogs. These dogs are not pets, rather they are working dogs with paramount jobs. […]
Tips To Desensitize Your Dog to Face Masks
If the summer months don’t provide enough fearful triggers for our dogs– we’re talking fireworks and thunderstorms — this year we can add face masks to the list of possible reactivity issues. Throughout most of the United States, people are asked (or mandated) to wear facial masks while in public to prevent the spread of […]