Gunner was my very first Greyhound. I adopted him in 1993 and lost him to bone cancer in 2000. As most dogs do - and most people, while we're at it - Gunner liked his routine. Morning walks, breakfast, evening walks, dinner, all of these things should be at around the same time each day. [...]
Joxer was my Smooth Collie. I adopted him through Collie Rescue in October of 2001. He had been in rescue for 8 months or so when I adopted him. They think he was perhaps 2 -3 years old when he came to them. Joxer had a lot of issues when I brought him home. He [...]
Blitzen's eighth and ninth months with us, August and September 2021, saw some successes and some struggles. We had a vet appointment for Blitzen in early August. Because of his handling issues, we have to give him meds before being handled at the vet. The first attempted vet appointment, we gave him the meds at [...]
What equipment is best to use for walking your dog? Well, the short answer is, it depends! In part, it depends on your preferences. But mostly it depends on your dog and what will work best and make the most sense for them. Some people prefer collars of some sort. And there are several [...]
This article is part of our E-book, ASK THE TRAINER: Answers to common questions about dog training and behavior issues, including jumping, leash manners, aggression, fearfulness, and more. Question:We just brought home our new dog. What is the best way to help her adjust to her new [...]
