You have no doubt at one time or another thought your dog was ignoring you! With so much information out there about dog training it is somewhat confusing to decipher what your dog is really thinking! I am hear to set the record straight on the Stubborn Dog! The REALITY is, dogs in many ways are just like […]

Develop a lifestyle… I say it all the time in class, “take your puppy everywhere you go” if possible. In order to get your puppy to be happy and balanced, you need to socialize him/her to the world we live in. But to get your puppy to respond to you here, there, and everywhere, she

While most of my topics are about training, I feel it is important that we are all aware of household toxins. There are actually many common household items which can be toxic for dogs and cats. Ingestion of just a small amount of some cleaning products, food, and plants can be fatal. Other toxins, exposed

When training our dogs, we often expect them to read our minds. Well, they can’t! But you can help them by offering feedback to them. What is feedback? It is a way of helping your dog know when he is doing something acceptable or not. Good dog handlers offer their dog feedback on their behavior

Puppies will want to pee and poop wherever they have done so before. Your job is to make sure your puppy learns to prefer the outdoors as a toilet – not your carpets! I recommend you keep your puppy close to you or in a crate and show him where he should potty every 2

Unfortunately, there are a few really nasty Dog Trainers and Breeders out there. If at any point you happen to meet a dog trainer or breeder who asks you to do any of the following, please don’t! Pinch your dogs ear Roll your dog over and hold him down Shake your dog Teach your dog

Are you enjoying the winter months with your dog? I often hear “it is too cold or difficult to walk my dog in the winter”, so I thought I would give a few fun recommendations! I do realize not everyone loves the snow, in fact there are a few dogs breeds that do not like

Good News! I have recently passed the American Kennel Club’s Canine Good Citizenship Evaluators exam! I am thrilled to be able to offer you this service in a fun and relaxed atmosphere! Our first class will be near the end of February, and will be held indoors at the Tender Touch Veterinary Facility. What is

Fearful dogs avoid people or things that frighten them, may seem depressed or disinterested and sometimes lunge or do a barking display to make what they’re afraid of go further away. If you’ve decided to share your life with a shy dog, take heart. The following information can help you understand what he is feeling and

Because many dogs do steal and guard different items found in our homes, I wanted to give you some tips on what you can do. As object guarding in dogs can be frightening at times my first priority is to prevent anyone from getting bitten. Although object guarders typically guard bones, valued chew toys and