Posted in Health & Wellness

Sometimes I feel that we ignore the fact that our pets may be ill long before we see visible signs. I always encourage puppy people to check their pets to condition this behavior. But, this needs to be done with all pets, not just pups. Here are some of the things that I do with my dogs: 1. I feel their coat. Is it greasy? Dry? Do you see… read more

Posted in Behavior & Training

St. Hubert's hosted an APDT Rally-O trial today and both dogs were entered. Guinnie got her third leg for Level 1, receiving her RL title. She tied for first place and lost the run off by a half a second. She jumped when someone banged a door. Lance is actually going for his ARCH. He has finished all three Levels with great success. I need … read more

Posted in General

I love poetry and love collecting quotes. My apologies if I bore you with them, but I wanted to share this since it is so meaningful. What I Learned from My Dog Never pass up the opportunity to go for a joyride. Allow the experience of fresh air and the wind in my face to be pure ecstacy. When loved ones come home, I will always run to… read more

Posted in Behavior & Training

Having a well-trained dog is a joy for any owner. But, keep in mind, it is more important that your dog be safe, alive and on-leash. Too many dogs are killed each year due to owners carelessness. Train your dog properly now so you can enjoy him for many years to come. read more

Posted in Behavior & Training

Focus on being proactive by rewarding positive behavior as opposed to reacting when you are not pleased with what your dog is doing. Too much reactivity leads to stress. Prevent problems from starting. If you have problems, try to correct them to avoid frustration and teach your dog what you expect. Have Patience. Training takes time and is … read more