August 2008
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By Lindsay Stordahl on August 7, 2008
Breaking Ace’s fixation Note: This is part three of a three-part series on my dog’s tennis ball obsession. Click these links to read part one, My mutt has a fixation and part two, 10 signs your dog has a fixation. Just like any addiction, rehabilitation takes a long, long time. In Ace’s tennis ball case, [...]
Posted in Dog behavior, Dog training |
By Lindsay Stordahl on August 6, 2008
Cairn terriers are more than just the “Totto” dog. They love children and can make a great family pet, but they also require a long walk every day along with mental challenges. Cairn terriers were originally bred in Scotland during the middle ages to kill mice and rats, according to the Encyclopedia of Dog Breeds [...]
Posted in Dog behavior, Random |
By Lindsay Stordahl on August 4, 2008
People are very opinionated about boarding their dogs. However, dog daycare is a whole different level of boarding. Although many dog daycares use kennels, others don’t have cages at all. And you can leave your dog for a few hours or the whole day. I think dog daycare is a great option for someone who [...]
Posted in Boarding/pet sitting/daycare |
By Lindsay Stordahl on August 3, 2008
10 signs your dog has a fixation Note: This is part two of a three-part series on my dog’s tennis ball obsession. Click these links to read part one, My mutt has a fixation, and part three, Breaking Ace’s fixation. Dogs develop fixations for many reasons, often as a result of a lack of exercise, [...]
Posted in Dog behavior, Dog training |
