Author Archives: Administrator
Is it the right time to get a new dog?
Many times, clients approach me wanting to expand their canine family. This is a very personal decision and the circumstances of each situation have a huge impact on when it is the “right” time. However, there are some cases when … Continue reading
Dog Lawns
I love spring, it’s my favorite time of year with gorgeous cool days, flowers and beautiful weather to enjoy time with the dogs. And for the first time ever, I’m happy with my lawn. I’ve spent years experimenting with lawn … Continue reading
Playing Fetch
Retrieve games are fun and an easy ways to exercise your dog. Frankly, it’s always nice if you have the flu or are just plain feeling lazy, to toss a ball to tire out your pooch instead of walking the … Continue reading
Are we having fun yet?
It probably seems pretty obvious to you, that these were unpleasant experiences for the dogs. Because the owners enjoyed going to Old Town, watching dogs interact and going to dog shows, they assumed, mistakenly, that this was fun for their dog too. Continue reading
Getting Ready for the Holidays
Anytime people are stressed, their dogs can become stressed too. Add in changes of routine and erratic schedules and you have a recipe for dog behavior problems. Fortunately with a little planning, it really is not that hard to avoid dog behavior problems during the holiday season. Continue reading
Making Your Backyard Fun for Your Dog
The unfortunate reality is that for most dogs, time spent in the yard is just not all that exciting. The passers by outside of the yard, are much more exciting, and barking at them, or other unwanted behavior such as digging or destroying plants can quickly become bad habits. Continue reading
Good Manners and Dog Owners
All dogs and their owners deserve the courtesy of being asked before being interacted with. And unless permission is given, all dog owners should give other dogs and their owners sufficient space to go about their business without interference. Continue reading
Dirt or hair?
The poodle crosses continue to increase in popularity – from labradoodles, goldendoodles, Maltipoos, Yorki-poos, to whoodles and even sheepadoodles, there is an endless variety of poodle crosses to choose from. Certainly, “doodles” and similar crosses can make lovely pets, many … Continue reading
I want to train my dog as a Service Dog
It seems that I see a new story about the wonderful things a service dog can do for a person with a disability on a weekly basis. Along with the positive press coverage comes an increased demand for service animals. … Continue reading
Kindergarten Drop Outs
Sadly many pet owners mistakenly believe that if they socialize their dog and take him to puppy classes, they have done all the training that is necessary. Nothing could be further from the truth. Yes, it is very important to socialize and to get started early, but quitting training after your dog has completed a puppy training class is like dropping out of school after you finish kindergarten. Continue reading
