Do people admire your dog from a distance because they don’t want his muddy paw marks all over their clothes? Well not to worry, because teaching your dog greeting etiquette is a snap and your dog will thank you for showing him how to get all those distant admirers to…
I cannot tell you how many times people have said to me that their dog thinks it is human and I always give the same answer "No it doesn't, it thinks it's a dog. That is simply because dogs are "Conspecific". The term conspecific means they can only truly pack up…
Dogs have been used for law enforcement, including warfare, for thousands of years. Police dog training hasn't always been a priority. Early canines were chosen for strength, endurance, and ferociousness. They were considered as the asset if they didn't cost money or require special training. Bulldog and Mastiff type dogs…
Dogs are superbly investigative creatures who glean valuable information by ‘testing’ objects in their mouths. Most dogs also find great pleasure in chewing. So, it should come as no surprise that many, even the most well mannered, might occasionally get a hold of something to chew that you consider inappropriate…
A friend of mine was visiting recently and pointed out two things about me; That I get a wee bit competitive while playing cards and that my dog Nora sometimes ignores me. I embraced the former but had a slightly defensive response to the latter. No surprise being that I’m…
The game of fetch is a well-deserved favorite which has many added side benefits aside from being fun for you and your dog. Playing fetch is a way: -To exercise your dog. -To get him focused on toys, which means he will be less inclined to chew on inappropriate objects.…