Posted in Behavior & Training

Please consider all your options before you decide to use prong or slip collars or any other training equipment that may be uncomfortable or even painful to the dog. Think about the possible negative consequences any given training tool might have on the dog. read more

Posted in Behavior & Training

It's not that I'm against metal training collars in and of themselves. What I would prefer is that the handler put in the time to train their dog in a regular flat buckle as there first choice. I'm the least fond of the metal slip collars as they tighten up on the dogs' neck when they pull and it doesn't necessarily give them information about what… read more

Posted in Behavior & Training

There are many leashes on the market for dogs. I prefer the better quality leather leashes as they actually do start to fit your hand like a glove. The grip is more secure than with the nylon leashes. The down size to leather is that you can't get them in all the fancy colors and designs as in the nylon leashes. The other downfall is if you leave y… read more

Posted in Behavior & Training

Their are many collars on the market to pick from. Some of them are specifically intended to be used for training dogs. My favorite collars are just the bsic flat buckle collar. For dogs that pull, I have had success using the gentle leader head collar and easy walk harness. These "tools" donot take the place of teaching loose leash walking with yo… read more

Posted in Adoptions

If you really want a bird please first check out your local shelters before buying one from another source.Birds, in my opinion need space to fly and do bird things. Most bird owners are unable to provide their birds with this type of environment. Leave the birds in the wild so they can soar towards the sun. read more