by Grace Bryson | Sep 16, 2013 | things you should know, Training Tips
Swimming, particularly in warm water, can help your dog relax and also drain her energy. If you have a small dog, you don’t even need a pool. You can use a small tub of water. Simply hold the dog by the sides and let her paddle. If your dog is uncertain about...
by Grace Bryson | Aug 17, 2013 | Uncategorized
Most pet owners know that dogs need exercise. “A tired dog is a happy dog,” is a common theme among trainers and other professionals. Keeping your dog occupied, however, is more than just a physical requirement. Mental stimulation is just as important for...
by Grace Bryson | Jul 2, 2013 | Training Tips
Well, first things first, Don’t teach a dog how to get in — teach a dog how to get out!! That’s the first thing a dog wants to know. A pool is unnatural to a dog. You don’t have to teach a dog how to get into a lake. He knows. It’s gravity. It’s nature, like the...
by Grace Bryson | May 22, 2013 | Chuckles
So today I was out on the deck and was playing with the dogs and dropped the ball in the pool and my bulldog Misses went crazy trying to get it out of the water, she spent a good 45 minutes trying her damnedest but was far from successful. Although she was upset that...