When it comes to communication, successful communicators know their audience and tailor their message and communication style accordingly. This is particularly important when it comes to dog training, because it involves two totally different species trying to communicate with each other, typically about a brand new concept. Much easier said than done, right? Yikes! Best […]
Silence is Golden, Dog Training the Quiet Way Read More »
Do you ever fantasize about having a well-mannered dog doing a perfect down-stay when guests arrive and ring the door bell? Jumping up to greet visitors is a natural and easily reinforced behavior for dogs, most of whom get really good at it! Typically when dogs jump up on people, people reflexively look at them,
How a Pod of Fun Gets Training Done! Remote training success with the Manners Minder Read More »
As my husband has told me countless times, “Adventure isn’t always fun while it’s happening.” He is usually referring to getting caught in the rain (or snow) on a cross country motorcycle trip or something else equally exciting, and contrasting that with the glory of “telling the tale” once you’re back safe and dry. As
Adventures in Pet First Aid Read More »
A quickie trip to the grocery store turned into a teachable moment recently as I watched from a distance while a teenage girl tied her innocent little brown dog to a post outside the market. While walking from the parking lot to the front door I saw the girl disappear quickly into the store. The
Every household has them: Chores, chores and more chores, the things that need to get done to keep the place going. The lead humans in the household typically assume roles aligned with their various areas of expertise and delegate from there. There’s the household “CFO,” or Chief Financial Officer, who tends to the budget, cash
Who Lets the Dogs Out? Read More »
Whether you’ve had your current dog for years or have just acquired a new one, it’s always important to make sure your contact information is on your dog at all times. My dog-loving niece in Austin tells me she routinely celebrates “Naked Friday Nights” at her house (dogs only!) when she removes her dogs’ collars
Who Are You? A “Tail” of Dog Tags Read More »
Those of us who can’t get enough of the love of dogs, know that there’s nothing quite like that perfect rhythm and harmony you experience with your elderly “seasoned” dogs after living together for years, learning about each other and facing life’s varied challenges together. “Seasoned” family dogs who “get it,” “get you” and can
Dogs Training Dogs – Leading by Example Read More »
Soooo…the other day I came home from a busy morning and took the dogs outside to go potty like we always do. We have quite a consistent routine built around the humans leaving and returning, which helps the dogs understand what’s expected of them and where we are in their daily “script.” The dogs ran
Rats in the Cradle Read More »
How much information is TOO MUCH information (TMI) when it comes to knowing what your dogs are doing while you’re away? Apparently there is no limit for me, as I can’t seem to get enough “intel” on this topic — I may even have an unhealthy addiction to my “Doggie Cam.” About a year ago
The Daily Dog Watch Read More »
Sometimes it’s the simple things in life that matter. I’ve long been a fan of the good ‘ol carabiner, or spring clip, for many applications here and there, and I’m not even a mountain climber nor do I know how to rappel off the couch, let alone while climbing Everest (note to self: bucket list
How a Carabiner Can Save Your Dog’s Life Read More »
