How connected are you to the ones you live with? How important is the quality of those connections? I am overwhelmed by the intense and loyal connections I have recently witnessed between human and pet. The true connection and bond that exists is not something to be embarrassed about but rather discussed and shared. It […]
I often visit families with a puppy that is biting much too hard. Puppies use their mouths to play, explore, taste and chew, so it is important that we teach them to use a soft mouth when they touch our human skin. Giving your puppy feedback is essential, so tell your puppy when it hurts,
Bella is my current foster dog from Almost Home Rescue. Bella is a bouncy 1 year old boxer mix puppy that loves, loves, loves her humans and is good with good dogs. She came to us with little behavior training, but is making great progress! She is up to date on her shots and learning
Is it possible for a dog to be perfectly well behaved in a home with 5 dogs, yet be aggressive to his new house mate? What about a dog that comes from a hoarding situation, is there any chance this dog could be dog aggressive? One would think that a dog which lived with cats
September is here and the kids have gone back to school to begin a new year of learning! Vacations have come and gone, colleges have been visited, common applications have been started, the pantry is restocked with healthy foods and the sports schedule is on the refrigerator. For me, it is a time to return
As a dog owner you must here this question once in a while, can they meet? The bigger question is do they want to meet? I highly recommend you watch both dogs body language for this answer. Many dogs are friendly however there are also many dogs who have not had good experiences or maybe
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When introducing new dogs, you often only have one chance to make the best first impression. This first impression is critical to the future success of a positive relationship between the two dogs. What if you are meeting an entire group? I believe there are several things you can do to set your doggie playgroup
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Dogs are not born with guarding behaviors, but may learn at a very young age that guarding earns them valuable resources. Think about a litter of 10 pups, with only 8 places to nurse, a pup may learn that they must be pushy or even assertive to eat. I am not saying that all pups
See for yourself what the signs and symptoms look like. This is a serious canine ailment which unfortunately too often proves to be fatal. Please take time to watch the entire video.
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I frequently get asked about barking problems or why do dogs bark? Our dogs bark for a variety of reasons: Dogs will bark if they feel threatened. They may bark when they play and get excited. Some dogs will bark for attention from us or another dog. Some will bark if they are in pain and
