Sometimes I’m a little behind. I just learned about this terrific cause/movement called Blog the Change for Animals, which takes place today, July 15 and on 3 other days during the year. I’m adding this post to the mix hoping to inspire you to do something to help animals in need.
I’m thinking of senior dogs, ….
If I let my dog on the furniture or sleep on my bed, he’ll think he’s dominant over me.
I’m sounding the Mutt Myth Alert!! Let’s bust this myth one piece at a time.
First, no one can look inside a dog’s head and read his thoughts. My dog Vinnie sometimes sleeps in my bed. When ….
During a recent consultation, a client mentioned that though her 6 month-old shepherd mix loved to play tug, she’d decided the game was taboo. She’d heard that tug would make him “aggressive.” I’ve heard this concern from loads of dog owners. But fortunately, it ain’t so.
Aggressive behavior is usually caused by fear, stress or anxiety, ….
It took me a LONG time, much diligent training and careful management to teach my Kelpie mix Vinnie not to chase my cat Ted, and to get a tug toy instead when he gets the cat-chasing urge. We enjoyed a lengthy stretch of peace at home; dog and cat could both chill out in the ….
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I should have known better.
Yesterday was Vinnie’s and my first public freestyle performance. We danced in a group routine at a dog festival in a park, with a large audience of dogs and their people, including my husband a.k.a, Vinnie’s “Papa.” (Very corny, I know. But c’mon, I have a hunch you’ve dished up some ….