Rest-Stop Etiquette If you’re driving for any major length of distance, safety experts say you’ll stay more alert if you stop at least once an hour to get out of your vehicle and walk around. Not only is it good for driver safety, it’s a perfect time to take your dog out and walk him […]
Car Chasing No More: Day 4 (Final Training Day)
This is the day of the final exam, and graduation! Cut the long line in half, and allow the dog to drag about 15 feet of line. Have a member of your family release the dog in the front yard, still dragging his line. You should position yourself in the backseat of your assistant’s car. […]
Distemper: A Detailed Explanation Of The Disease (Part 3)
There are four types of vaccines for the prevention of distemper: Serum, Killed Vaccine, Modified Live Vaccine (MLV), and Measles Vaccine. Serum Not actually a vaccine, this is a portion of the blood taken from dogs with immunity to distemper. It does not stimulate an immune response and its longevity after injection is relatively short, […]
Housetraining On The Go (Part 3)
When a dog is unwilling to eliminate in new public places it can create huge traveling problems. Some dogs will try to hold it as long as they can, rather than pee or poop at a rest stop, motel or weekend dog show. This can cause the dog a lot of discomfort and even generate […]
The Great Crate Debate: Why Your Dog Absolutely MUST Have A Crate (Part 5)
Are you ready for a quick and easy 5-step crate training plan for your pup? Repeat each of the following steps for one day or one week, depending on how well your puppy takes to crate training. Move onto the next step once your pooch is confident with the previous step. Day 1/Week 1: Introduce […]
Dog Food & Supplements: An In Depth Look At Nutrition For Your Pet (Part 4)
Pet food manufacturers are not required to list the NRC requirements (National Research Counsel, which helps reside over pet food regulations) on their labels, but they must – by state and federal regulations – list the ingredients contained in the package, whether it is a can, bag or box. These ingredients show the consumer – […]
The Great Crate Debate: Why Your Dog Absolutely MUST Have A Crate (Part 4)
Once you have a crate, begin training your puppy to use it right away. Some puppies are just naturals and pick up the den idea the moment they see it. Set it down on the floor, open the door and watch the pup toggle right in to check it out. If there’s a comfy blanket […]
Car Chasing No More: Day 2 & 3
On the second day of training your dog not to chase cars and other moving objects, the exact sequence should be repeated as day one – with the dog dragging the thirty-five foot line. In each instance where an automobile passes without the dog yielding to temptation, he earns your praise; genuine, enthusiastic praise! Let […]
The Great Crate Debate: Why Your Dog Absolutely MUST Have A Crate (Part 3)
Going Crate Shopping Once available in only two styles and one color – wire or molded plastic in basic beige – pet carrier crates nowadays come in a variety of materials and colors, and in several basic types. There are advantages and disadvantages to each model, depending upon how you want to use your crate. […]
Distemper: A Detailed Explanation Of The Disease (Part 2)
The signs of distemper vary, but most often include thick, pus-laden discharges from the eyes and nose, along with a deep productive cough, vomiting and diarrhea, pustules on the abdomen, convulsions, body or leg spasms, loss of appetite, weakness, depression, high fever which may fluctuate to normal, and thickening of the footpads Obviously, other conditions […]
