A Dog Guards Her Bone

This is my dog, Raven, and for a new year’s day treat, I gave her a marrow bone in her crate. When I opened the door to take a few photos, the first thing she did was put her nose over the bone and freeze. Am I going to reach in there and take that bone from her? Heavens no! She’s telling me “This thing here…it’s mine.” What if I needed it back for some reason? I would call her {Read More}

Aromas Dogs Love

One of the things most of us dog owners find repulsive about our dogs is when they roll in an obnoxious scent on the ground. The more disgusting we find it, the more alluring our dogs seem to find it. Worms, animal excrement, road kill, you name it. If that stuff was bottled and dogs earned money, dog fragrances would be big business. On the other hand, when certain dogs get baths and smell the way we want them to {Read More}

Dogs and Christmas Trees

If you have a dog who’s fond of your Christmas tree in ways you don’t appreciate, think of it from his perspective. Trees belong outside, and a lot of times, they are used for eliminating on. So bring one into the house, and what else would you do if you were in his paws? Add to that the pretty ornaments, bright lights, and all the interesting and attractive boxes and packages under the Christmas tree, and your dog may become {Read More}

Black Friday at Pet Smart

Does this look like your everyday routine?  If so, contact me to create less havoc at those doors. Helen Verte Schwarzmann Certified in Training and Counseling Certified Pet Dog Trainer-KA Certified Trick Dog Instructor Your Dog Trainer for Plantation, Fort Lauderdale, Davie, Broward County South Florida By Helen Verte Google +

Thanksgiving Kong Recipe

Sweet Potato Pumpkin Kong with Marshmallow Topper Place a marshmallow chunk in the bottom of the Kong to plug hole. Fill large Kong with mashed sweet potato and a couple of tablespoons of canned pumpkin. Top off with large marshmallow. That’s a tasty treat for your dog and will keep him busy during dessert. If he’s a pro at de-stuffing Kongs, then put it in the freezer for an hour before giving it to him. I’ve used pumpkin pie as {Read More}