by Grace Bryson | Apr 13, 2013 | Food for thought
1. You don’t train your dog often enough Most of us do teach basic behaviours and routines to our new dogs. But once the relationship stabilizes, we often allow our dogs to go on “auto-pilot.” Consequently, response times for important behaviours can worsen; often a...
by Grace Bryson | Apr 11, 2013 | Food for thought
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...
by Grace Bryson | Apr 10, 2013 | Food for thought
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...
by Grace Bryson | Apr 9, 2013 | Food for thought
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...
by Grace Bryson | Mar 30, 2013 | something to think about
Helping Your Dog When It Has Had A Stroke It may come as a shock to you to find out that your dog has suffered from a stroke. Unlike humans, when a dog has a stroke, he often won’t become paralyzed or display any of the human signs of stroke. In fact, with the...
by Grace Bryson | Mar 26, 2013 | Uncategorized
TOP TEN NEW HOUSE RULES FOR SUCCESS 1. NO MORE ON ANY FURNITURE IN THE HOUSE, NOT THE COUCH, NO MORE SLEEPING WITH YOU IN YOUR BED. MAKE HIM A BED IN YOUR ROOM IF YOU WISH, OR A CRATE SO HE CAN BE NEAR YOU IF (YOU NEED IT). WE NEED TO TEACH HIM...
by Grace Bryson | Mar 24, 2013 | Food for thought
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...
by Grace Bryson | Mar 23, 2013 | New to bootcamp
This is Wiser, he is a one year old hound who is in desperate need of some manners and boundaries. His owners have unfortunately had some bad training in the past which left them with an out of control dog who thinks HE runs the house and he owns everything. Lets just...
by Grace Bryson | Feb 28, 2013 | Uncategorized
Well after yesterdays question of : why does my neutered dog hump? I got flooded with, why does my female dog hump even when she is fixed? Well this is my thought on the whole subject and I hope it answers all the humping questions. If not ask me another and I will...
by Grace Bryson | Jan 29, 2013 | Training Tips
Do you have an overly shy dog? Shyness can happen as a result of a prior bad experience, poor socialization, or the way you’re raising them. Bringing your dog out more will help him to enjoy the company of people and other dogs, rather than shying away all the...