Walking Harness

Many clients ask me if they should use a collar or a harness on their dog.  In reality, a harness is much safer if it is properly fitted.  Many dogs can escape from a poor fitting harness and easily be in danger when near a street.   Many dogs will adjust quickly to a harness,

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Friendly Signs

Have you ever seen your dog raise his paw when greeting a new dog? Layla arriving at puppy socialization class. How about the wagging tail and relaxed ears?  If you look closely you may also see a tongue flick as seen in this photo.  Layla a young boxer pup is greeting Cora with a look away,

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Separation Anxiety or Distress….which is it?

Because not all dogs that are left alone experience anxiety, animal behaviorists are beginning to use other terms including separation behaviors. Separation Distress Distress is simply an animal’s inability to adapt to stress (or the  conditions that are causing stress). In humans or animals, the result  of distress is often demonstrated by poor coping skills

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