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...

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...

KEEP YOUR CHILDREN SAFE

My heart is heavy as I write this.  It seems that everywhere I turn lately there is a new story about a dog mauling or killing a child; most of which lately have been infants and toddlers. The latest was a Jack Russell Terrier who jumped up and mauled the new infant...

KEEP YOUR CHILDREN SAFE

My heart is heavy as I write this.  It seems that everywhere I turn lately there is a new story about a dog mauling or killing a child; most of which lately have been infants and toddlers. The latest was a Jack Russell Terrier who jumped up and mauled the new infant...

HOW TO STOP YOUR DOG FROM BARKING

Let’s face it – dogs bark. Some dogs bark for good reason and some do for apparently little or no reason and some do a little of both. Of course there are also certain breeds that are more prone to barking than others. The dog problem is not always the barking but the...

BACK TO THE BASICS

THIS IS FOR A FEW OF MY CLIENTS THAT NEED JUST A LITTLE REMINDER, The most common mistake I see is not following what I call the fulfillment formula — that is, exercise, discipline then affection. We tend to give affection, affection, affection and this creates...

End of the Ski Season for us

End of the Ski Season for us. Even though this video has nothing to do with dogs or dog training I wanted to share the video and my friend with  all the people who view this site. He will make you think twice about what a bad day really is!   This is my good...

Why do boxer dogs fart so much?

Hello Boxer Fans!! This is probably one of my most asked question from Boxer owner, so here is my answer. Because of their short snouts, the boxer gulps in lots of air that needs a way to get out… This is true for all dogs. If a dog eats their food too quickly...