Perhaps you have read somewhere about a few studies conducted regarding what is called laterality which is defined as the predominance of one side of the body over the other. Laterality has been observed in many species among them in dogs. Dogs do have preference as to which side of their body they use in…
Teaching your dog to wait without dashing out the door or jumping off the car seat is really a must-train behavior for any dog. Not only can learning this save your dog’s life, but in the process your pup is also learning some self-control. I have seen time and time again, how dogs thrive when…
If you live with dogs, you can relate to a moment of gasping for breath, as you realize someone left the gate open, and now the dogs are gone! These couple of years have left many of us with similar moments of wanting to take in a nourishing, calming breath. To let go a little….
On this particular day, I am accompanying John on his regular hikes with our dogs. Rio is dashing from tree to tree. From scent to scent oblivious of the world around her. I call her. Nada! I know better than to keep calling her, but I also take notice that this girl needs a refreshing course…
One of the things I like most about living with dogs is seeing them play. Let’s define play first. Most experts will agree that play is an activity which the sole purpose is to have fun. Play can have rules or not and, of course, it covers a wide range of activities. However, the fun as the…
Yes indeed folks the time of gift-giving is among us. And what do you have planned for the pooch in your life? Since turning vegan, I have had to experiment more in the kitchen. So as a bonus, I now have the confidence to know that I can satisfy my eating needs as a result…
In the new year, join me for Kinder Pup 1 and my new Online Puppy Support Group. Below is more information on both puppy classes. Kinder Pup 1 is designed to teach your pup that people and dogs mean good things for him/her. In addition, together we will work in teaching your puppy basic obedience (sit,…
Deuce and I are at our weekly sheepherding lesson, something we have done for a few years. Sheepherding is a lot like signing in that having talent really makes things easier but neither signing well or sheepherding are easy endeavors. People are familiar with herding dogs- especially with Border collies; but what people don’t know…
As I was describing in part 1, living with fearful dogs is not an easy task. It requires constant management of some kind, and constantly assessing how comfortable the dog is at a given moment when presented with the scary stimulus. There is so much that one can do (and I would argue should do)…
Living with a dog that is afraid, especially of people, is very hard. It is very hard for the people, and of course, a living hell for the dog. While every case is unique, there are certain things people can do to make everyone’s life better. I am working with a couple who have a…