Surely you have seen the ads on television and the internet on low-priced pet medications. Have you considered trying them out? I sure have. But here are some things to consider first. Will your veterinarian compete? Ask your veterinarian to match the price of your pets’ medications you find on the internet. I don’t know [...]
Congratulations! You must be considering the purchase of a puppy. Or, you have a brand new puppy at home. If you have read the dog training introduction page, you may assume it is time to take charge as soon as your puppy comes home. Not so fast! It is puppy bonding time. You want your [...]
About German Shepherds The first breed of dog discussed in the Working Dog Group is the German Shepherd. The German Shepherd breed has a romantic history and different theories abound about how the German Shepherd came to be. One theory is that various breeds of sheep dog that were present in Germany crossed and formed [...]
Why Do People Want Attack Dog Training? I get calls all the time from people who want attack dog training. It is beyond me. Why would anyone want attack dog training when the person that ends up being attacked is usually a family member or friend? The above scenario does happen. It happens because people [...]
On Friday, Menu Foods issued a recall on "wet" dog and cat foods. Go here for the recall information. You can also call 1-866-895-2708. An undisclosed number of owners have reported vomiting and kidney failure in their dogs and cats after feeding them certain products. The actual source of the problem with the foods has [...]
This post is about puppies' toys - what is safe for them and what is not. I know I am going to make some dog toy manufacturers very unhappy with my comments here, but I don't care. My concern is for your puppies and dogs. If the toys for puppies can be torn apart, swallowed [...]
This is an edited reprint of the "I want my dog to come to me when I call him!" post under the Dog Training heading. However, it is much easier to do this right as a puppy. You have no bad habits and your puppy wants to learn from you. Your puppy wants to trust [...]
I have been professionally training dogs for close to 20 years ... whew! That's a long time. But the days have flown by and I have enjoyed most every minute of it. Dogs have given me a wonderful way of life. Over the years I have been to many seminars and training schools. I have [...]
Choosing A Professional Dog TrainerLast time we spoke about Dog Training And Your Dog. One of the best ways to get the results you want is by hiring a good dog trainer. Choosing a professional dog trainer is not easy. Anyone can call themselves a trainer. It doesn't mean that they are. You must do [...]
I want my dog to come to me when I call him! Probably the biggest question or request I get from am owner is "I want my dog to come to me when I call him!". "Yet he just looks at me or he runs the other way when I call." Once a dog stops [...]