Herding dogs are famous for their intense drive and their instinctive work with livestock. This article will give you a basic idea on how to train a dog to herd. Herding dogs have been used to care for sheep, cattle and other animals for centuries. Some of the common herding breeds are shepherds, collies and, …
On the first night after my dog Baxter died, I felt sad and tired. But there were two other emotions I didn’t expect: calm and surprised. To be more accurate, I was surprised by how calm my mind was. Baxter had been sick for months. For the last two weeks of his life, he had …
I’m a dog trainer in a retail pet store, and this has its share of shenanigans! The stories and gossips are never-ending! Don’t believe me? Try having a beer with me! I’m a huge fan of dog training classes though, and this article is meant to help you learn what to expect from a group …
This is our most accurate list of all the U.S. Presidents’ dogs throughout history. Most of these dogs also lived in the White House. President-Elect Joe Biden’s Dogs – German shepherds Joe Biden’s election generated a lot of excitement among animal rescue groups and shelters. Whatever people’s feelings were about the President-elect himself, they were …
Today’s article is about pet blogging. I’ll be back to regular dog training articles next time. I am participating in the annual “Pet Bloggers Journey” hosted by the blog Puppy in Training. Myself and several other pet bloggers answer the same 10 questions about our blogging goals and struggles! My answers are below. You can …
Hello! Here’s a little update on training my weimaraner, Remy! He will turn 5 years old in February! I like to write these training updates to document our progress over the years. I also think it’s helpful to remind other dog owners that training is ongoing. You’re never really done. In the comments below, please …
Today’s article is about the Norwex Microfiber Pet Towel and Pet Mitt. I currently use both products with my 38-lb dog, Wally. Lindsay also tested out the products with her dog, Remy. Wally loves these soft, microfiber products! He has a love-hate relationship with water and bath time. He lets out a sigh of relief …
When my dog Baxter was sick, I wished that he could tell me what was wrong. “Does it hurt? What are you feeling?” Unfortunately, he couldn’t answer me. But I feel we got as close as possible to the answer through a consultation at a veterinary hospital that takes the human model of care and …
When I take my dog out on our local trails, I want him to walk on a loose leash, pay attention to me and not jump on people. I just want my dog to behave in public. Instead, Remy is a wild mess. He’s just so excited! All of the time! His eyes bug out. …
Today we’ll talk about how to bathe a puppy and how to get your puppy used to baths! It’s easy enough once you’ve figured out where and when to bathe him, which products to use and what to pay attention to. Of course the main objective is to clean your little guy from the poop …