MEET REAGAN
As many of you may have read the other day we had a new arrival to rrruffhouse, well her name is now officially Reagan, my husband gave her this name and it seems to suit her not that she would know as I said the other day she if deaf. She has been with us for...More than just a dog trainer!
My friends daughter turns one Sunday and I made her cupcakes for her...Establishing and Keeping Alpha Position
Below is a list of rules every dog owner should follow to ensure your dog knows his place in your human pack. If your dog guards his food or growls at humans in the family, and especially if you own a wolf hybrid, these rules should be strictly followed. Dogs need to...5 THINGS YOUR DOG SHOULD NOT BE ALLOWED TO DO
Your dog should not be allowed to: 1. Eat grapes, onions, large amounts of garlic, mushrooms, chocolate (baker’s is way worse than a candy bar from the impulse aisle in the grocery store), etc. etc. etc. I know. They’re eyes are just so adorable when they’re begging...NEW ARRIVAL
Today a baby white deaf boxer was welcomed in to rrruffhouse, she was surrendered from a family that could not meet the needs of this little deaf girl. She will require very specific training...Caring For a Deaf Dog
Types of Deafness There are two types of deafness – acquired and congenital. Congenital deafness occurs due to a defective gene that results in a malformation or nonfunctional ear. In Susan Cope Becker’s book, Living With A Deaf Dog, 64 dog breeds with reported...WHY DO DOGS DO WHAT THEY DO?
WHY DO DOGS YAWN? I did a quick search of the internet and along with what I expected to find,1) yawning is a physiological means of getting more oxygen into the lungs 2) it is a response to stress and pressure; 3) it is a calming signal to other dogs; I was surprised...Why You Should Never Allow Your Dog to Sleep on the Bed: Not Only is it Dirty, It’s Unhealthy Too
I’m always amazed when I meet someone who is a dog owner and who allows their dog to sleep on their bed. Not only is it an incredibly dirty habit, it’s not healthy either. I grew up in a family where cleanliness was next to…. (well, not...TOP 5 RULES FOR SAFELY MEETING DOGS
RULE #1 – LET THE DOG APPROACH YOU Always let the dog approach you, no matter how friendly it looks. Why? Because this allows the dog to interact with you on his terms, which is going to put you high on his list of cool humans. RULE #2 – RESPECT HIS SPACE...Who is Grace?
Hi there. I’m Grace. I am a very hard working, compassionate and strong willed woman who loves a challenge and never backs down from a hard days work, which is a good mix for working with dogs that are having trouble getting along in the world with us humans! The greatest reward I get in life is when someone tells me I saved the life of their dog so they didn’t have to give it up! I love nothing more then showing people how to be a leader in their own world and all aspects of life! I am a leader, and walk my own path in life and I’ll go where ever it takes me! CLICK TO READ MORE...