By Lynn Stockwell If you are the type of person who, like me, spends a lot of time on video sites watching various trainers work their magic, you’ll probably notice that most of them allow comments. These comments can range from “Great job with that dog, keep up the good work” to “Why not use …
Is Your Dog Truly Happy, or Just Out of Control? Read More »
The article about my dog not really having any desire whatsoever to listen to you was written before Thanksgiving. On that particular day, we had significantly more guests than normal, one of which included a small child, 8 years old, and her adoptive parents, being of some distant relation to my own. Keep in mind …
My Dog Will Not Listen To You…Part II: Recent Events Read More »
By Lynn Stockwell — Before I became a veterinary professional, I was pretty much convinced that the role of vets was to get to the bottom of the matter and treat the issue at hand. A prime example of the dog that has vomiting and/or diarrhea. Vomiting and diarrhea are not things to simply be …
Your Dog’s Behavior Needs More Than A Band-Aid Fix Read More »
1. Rawhide bones or chews: Rawhide does not break down in a dog’s stomach apparently, so dogs have a hard time digesting and passing them. One veterinarian I talked to said that they have at least one client-a-month who they need to operate on, in order to remove a piece of rawhide that was lodged in …
Top 10 Worst Dog Toys For Your New Christmas Puppy Read More »
Christmas from your dog’s perspective:
Rhiaanon posted a comment on one of my Youtube videos: “I had a doberman puppy some years ago. I am looking to get another doberman. However, I am considering adopting an adult. Would it be okay to adopt this particular breed at an adult age? Thank you for any advice!” Dear Rhiaaaaaanon: No. They are a …
By Joe Camacho of Dog Squad U, based in Tuscon, Arizona. — Reprinted here with explicit permission from Joe. There is an old antage that goes: “The only thing two dog trainers can agree on is what the third is doing wrong.” That being said, I’d like to talk a little bit about MY philosophy …
You’re out in the park with your dog, minding your own business… Perhaps you’re doing some dog training. Or maybe you’re taking a nervous dog out for a potty break… Sooner or later, you’ll find some reason to leave the house with your dog. You simply can’t train a dog in your own backyard and …
Please be sure that you have read parts I and II to this series. The one problem people run into when attempting to correct their dogs without having been taught the hows, whys and what tools will make their lives easier, is mostly a matter of consistency and clear communication. Motivation is also a problem, …
Continued from Part I In stopping problem behavior, ignoring it, removing attention and simple redirection only get you so far. This isn’t to say that they DON’T work at all. Some actions are blatant attention-getters, solely for the dog’s entertainment of having the spotlight on HIM all the time. Take the dog that grabs an …