Note: This is a guest post by Ty Brown who offers dog training in Salt Lake City and beyond. I asked Ty to contribute to my blog after he read my post on teaching a dog to stay and said he does not use a stay command. A dog told to sit should automatically stay, he …
Posts from: July 2010
People know me as a dog lover, but few know me as a writer. If you’ve met me in “real life,” then you know I can be incredibly quiet. I’m actually great at making normal situations pretty awkward. That may be where my desire to write comes from. I suck at telling stories – at …
How to teach a dog to take a bowl. Use a highly valued treat and lure your dog into the bow position. Do that several times, giving him the treat.
Dog owners miss out on opportunities to share experiences with their dogs beyond the backyard. To me, the ability to take my mutt almost anywhere is the whole point of having a dog. I specifically adopted Ace because of his calm manner and athleticism – perfect for all kinds of adventures. Training and socializing him is …
Note: Thank you to Victoria from Bling Bling Puppy for writing this post. My mutt Ace lives with allergies, and the majority of his symptoms went away when I switched him to an all-natural, grain-free dog food. Allergies can be a real pain to deal with when your dog is being afflicted with them. Usually the …
What to do if your dog is scared of fireworks. These tips are meant to help a dog all year so she will hopefully decrease her fears over time.
Note: This is a guest post by Kathleen Chamberlin and her daughter Heather Chamberlin-Scholle. Kathleen is the author of “Marcy Mary: The Memoirs of a Dachshund-American Princess, The Early Years.” You can learn more about Kathleen and her book at http://marcymary.com. Heather is a licensed clinical social worker. Ginger was a white boxer with pink and black …