by admin | Sep 9, 2020 | adoption, Dog Bite Prevention, Dog Bite Safety, Dog Training, rescue
There are lots of different reasons people choose to work with a dog trainer from basic manners to wanting to pass the Canine Good Citizen test to wanting to register their dog in various competitions. Others bring in a trainer to help with problem behaviors that are...
by admin | Mar 3, 2020 | adoption, Dog Care, Pet Health, rescue, senior pets
It’s my birthday this Sunday, March 8, which always makes me pause and think about where I am in relation to last year and where I want to be next year. While this birthday isn’t a significant number (like turning 21 or 50) I’m old enough to have come to a...
by admin | Oct 15, 2019 | adoption, Dog Care, rescue
People: Do you have children? Me: Why yes, I have one son. He’s a canine and my pride and joy. People: Dogs don’t count. They’re not real children and you’re not a real mom. Me: … (possibly crying) Really, what’s the best response to this conversation? I know you’ve...
by admin | Jul 2, 2019 | adoption, Dog Training, rescue
This may seem like a strange topic for dog training but dogs, not unlike children, can frustrate you with their behavior. If you have adopted a dog, especially recently, that frustration can often be debilitating. The cure for all this frustration is patience and...
by admin | May 28, 2019 | adoption, Dog Care, Dog Training, Positive Reinforcement Dog Training, rescue
It’s a sad fact that some dogs don’t get their happily ever after life with a family that commits to them “furever.” I explain the #1 reason why adopted dogs are returned to shelters in this blog post. I also advocate for the de-stigmatization of rehoming a dog...