A New Puppy For Christmas
This is a post from a previous year, but is still relevant. The good news is that Rockingham County, NC, where I lived at the time, has lowered the euthanasia rate drastically. Only about 50% of the animals are now dying (down from almost 100% prior to the building of the new shelter). That’s still […]
Wanted: Stupid Dogs
Yeah, Baby Z thinks it sounds crazy, too. But is it really? Think about it. Do you really want Lassie as a dog? I would posit that many people do not – not really. They do not want a dog that could make them breakfast and then wash the dishes afterwards, because that dog could […]
Who Comes First: You or Your Dog?
Am I A Monster?
I want to make something crystal clear: I do not hate anyone. There are some methods I don’t like. I don’t like seeing dogs in a pinch collar, a shock collar, or a choke collar. I believe these methods to be harmful to the dog, and to the dog owner relationship. I never like to […]
YOU HAVE TO SNIFF BUTTS FIRST!
The biggest mistake I see people make when greeting a dog is to rush in and touch the dog before the dog has a moment to figure out who they are or what their intentions are. This can be extremely dangerous when dealing with an unknown dog. When approaching an unknown dog you should ALWAYS […]
“Hey, have you heard the one about climate change and dog training?”
The Vet’s Office: Waiting Room or Dog Park?
The Vet‘s Office: Waiting Room or Dog Park?.
Coercion in Pet Dog Training Leads Dogs To a “Life of Quiet Desperation”
Coercion in Pet Dog Training Leads Dogs To a “Life of Quiet Desperation”.
Wide World
There is so much to think about when we first bring home our little furry bundle of joy. Pups need so much from us; the right diet, compassion, compainionship and comfort. But what is the best predictor of a well adjusted pup? SOCIALIZATION. Socialization is more than just something dog trainers sello get pups into […]
Reliable Recall: Some Rules to Teaching Your Dog to Come When Called
Coming when called is perhaps the most important thing your dog can learn. It can mean the difference between being lost forever, getting into a road and hit, or just generally making you pull your hair out with worry. There are a few rules you need to keep in mind when you teach your dog […]