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Setting Limits For Your Canine CompanionWhen it comes to our beloved pets, many people don’t like to set too many limits. Even the most strict of pet owners will usually admit that they like to spoil their pet sometimes, and of course, a little spoiling is okay. However when not enough limits are set, several problems can arise. Firstly, the fact [...]
Holiday Puppy Proofing“Ahh… the Christmas tree… a giant stick! And it even has balls hanging on it! It’s the dog toy of my dreams!” This is likely how your puppy or young dog views this central holiday decoration that graces your home. However, aside from the obvious fact that you don’t want your dog to knock over the [...]
Preventing Overly-Territorial BehaviorHave you ever noticed how hindsight brings such a clear vision of things you wish you had realized earlier? Dogs behaving in ways that are overly-territorial is one of the most common times we see hindsight at work. This problem, while easily prevented before it starts, can be difficult to alleviate once underway. One of the [...]
Good LifeIt’s cold outside today and I’m walking around the park with a small border Terrier working on recall. My old corporate life is far behind me and I can’t say how much I enjoy the opportunity to be out in the cold, windy weather working with a small puppy helping it to become the dog [...]
Preventing Overly-Territorial BehaviorHave you ever noticed how hindsight brings such a clear vision of things you wish you had realized earlier? Dogs behaving in ways that are overly-territorial is one of the most common times we see hindsight at work. This problem, while easily prevented before it starts, can be difficult to alleviate once underway. One of the [...]
Keep Your Dog Busy On ChristmasWith all the holiday festivities we all enjoy this time of year, it’s important to remember your pet when you do your holiday shopping. Not only will your dog enjoy a nice new toy or two from Santa on Christmas morning, but from a practical viewpoint, making sure your dog has a toy to keep him [...]
Client Dog Wins Photo Contest!Chuy, a favorite client dog just won a photo contest. I thought I would post the picture for all to enjoy. By the way, they did let Chuy out of the bag!
Halloween And Thanksgiving And Christmas, â€ÅOh My! It’s the first week of October and as the air begins to cool also comes the reality that there are many holidays coming just around the corner. And holidays mean candy in bowls, food on counters, doors opening, guests arriving and perhaps joining you for a meal. So what does this mean for your dog? [...]
Grandmaâs Gift PuppyOnce upon a time, there was a Grandma. She has always loved golden retrievers and has enjoyed their exuberant, loving personalities throughout her lifetime. Unfortunately Grandma’s latest golden retriever passed away at the age of 14. She loved that dog so much and was heartbroken at the loss. She cried for quite some time and continued [...]
Real Life Dog TrainingI love Zilker Park. There’s no other place in Austin where you can look at a field this large and see all the dogs and all the kids running around in the middle of the morning. There’s no better place for dog training. Getting a dog out here running around practicing recalls staying right beside [...]
Setting Limits For Your Canine CompanionWhen it comes to our beloved pets, many people don’t like to set too many limits. Even the most strict of pet owners will usually admit that they like to spoil their pet sometimes, and of course, a little spoiling is okay. However when not enough limits are set, several problems can arise. Firstly, the fact [...]
Socialization Is Not Just For FunSocializing your dog is a very important aspect toward having a well-adjusted, well-behaved pet. Of course, it’s also usually fun to take your dog for walks, to the park or even for a ride in the car. But even if you don’t particularly enjoy taking your dog places, it’s still important to get him out [...]
Socialization Is Not Just For FunSocializing your dog is a very important aspect toward having a well-adjusted, well-behaved pet. Of course, it’s also usually fun to take your dog for walks, to the park or even for a ride in the car. But even if you don’t particularly enjoy taking your dog places, it’s still important to get him out [...]
Grandmaâs Gift PuppyOnce upon a time, there was a Grandma. She has always loved golden retrievers and has enjoyed their exuberant, loving personalities throughout her lifetime. Unfortunately Grandma’s latest golden retriever passed away at the age of 14. She loved that dog so much and was heartbroken at the loss. She cried for quite some time and continued [...]
Dogs And DeerOne of my clients sent me this story this morning. It made me laugh so hard I couldn’t believe it. Just imagine the dogs on the other side of the river trying to figure out how to get back. What was going through their mind. Read and enjoy. Lily and daisy scared up an Axis deer and chased [...]
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