http://www.thatmutt.com a dog blog Wed, 01 Jul 2009 15:30:56 +0000 http://backend.userland.com/rss092 en It’s your responsibility to teach your dog how to act in this confusing, human world. Your dog can walk nicely on a loose leash. Your dog can be friendly with other dogs. Your dog does not have to cry, bark or destroy furniture every time you leave. Your dog can leave ... http://www.thatmutt.com/2009/07/01/old-dog-new-tricks/ I am nowhere near an expert on cats. I have no idea how to train them. I don't think anyone does. But I love cats, and my two challenge me in ways my mutt Ace doesn't. Cats are just so darn smart. Although I don't believe all cats are smarter ... http://www.thatmutt.com/2009/06/27/dominant-cat/ Bubba & Company in Fargo is having its open house all day Saturday June 27th. There will be a cookout and a drawing for prizes with donations going to 4 Luv of Dog Rescue. If you haven't checked out Bubba & Company, tomorrow would be a good day to do it! ... http://www.thatmutt.com/2009/06/26/bubba-and-company-fargos-open-house/ Note: This is a guest post by Ty Brown. Ty runs CommuniCanine, a dog obedience and behavior modification business in Utah. He also owns and operates the web site Dog Behavior Online which is full of dog training tips and resources. I get a lot of flak for this in the ... http://www.thatmutt.com/2009/06/24/reasons-not-to-buy-a-halti/ The following are some of my favorite dog behavior blog posts over the last year or so. Best dog behavior blog posts 1. How to deal with a dominant dog 2. How to help dogs and cats get along 3. Tips for moving when you have a dog 4. Dogs with fixations 5. Dealing with a ... http://www.thatmutt.com/2009/06/22/dog-behavior-blog/ Oh the joys of living near the Red River. So much for this bridge ... Thanks a lot, Wahpeton, for sending us all your rain. No related posts. http://www.thatmutt.com/2009/06/21/dog-walking-in-fargo/ My mutt Ace is one of the fittest dogs I know. He has a naturally lean body, and his sleek coat shows off his frame. He also gets plenty of exercise, and I don't overfeed him. People are so used to seeing overweight dogs that they tell me my dog is ... http://www.thatmutt.com/2009/06/18/how-to-help-my-dog-lose-weight/ Two dog-training factors include socializing a dog and exercising a dog. Basic commands such as sit, stay, down, come and heel are necessary, but so is having a socialized dog. Too many people buy dogs and then refuse to spend any money on training. There are two reasons for this. Either ... http://www.thatmutt.com/2009/06/15/socializing-my-dog/ To see your outdoor dog photos published on That Mutt, send an email to Lindsay@thatmutt.com with Outdoor Dog Photos as the subject. Thanks to everyone who has submitted photos! Above is a photo I took of my parents' golden retriever Elsie in Wisconsin. The following are the most recent outdoor dog photo ... http://www.thatmutt.com/2009/06/14/best-outdoor-dog-photos-week-9/ Many people are willing to provide foster homes for homeless dogs, but they have a big problem standing in their way: other family members. Either Mom won't allow an extra dog in the house or Dad won't allow it or the roommates are against it. Maybe the husband wants to foster ... http://www.thatmutt.com/2009/06/12/my-parents-wont-let-me-foster-a-dog/ string(9) "post-4116"
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