Posted in Behavior & Training

Dogs do what works Behaviors that are reinforced will repeat themselves Dogs are opportunistic read more

Posted in General

Huge snow today. Were back to the poodles' legs being cvered in snow balls. We just let them melt. read more

Posted in Pet Products

I have been hearing alot of positive feedback about the DAP diffuser, Dap collar and spray. Many stae that it has a calming effect on their animals. My only problem it that the refill bottles are so small, expensive and to use it on a 24/7 basis, kind of impractical. I would love to supply the shelter with them but it's cost prohibitive for me to d… read more

Posted in Breeds

To crop or not to crop. Tough question to answer. Should we be cropping dogs' ears for "looks". I don't have a good answer. I understand why some people like the look of cropped ears on their Dobies, Great danse, Boxers, Pit bulls. read more

Posted in Breeds

To dock or not! Tough question. Is it ethical to dock tails for aesthetics? Is it a right to dock tails for performance? I really don't have a good answer. I think it is unnecessary for looks...but a docked poodle tail....there's nothing more beautiful! read more