I don’t know about you, but I’ve been wondering about the answer to “Which came first, the chicken or the egg?” for years. What a question, right? Well, here’s the answer! The straight dish. By Helen Verte Dog Trainer and Behavior Modification, Broward County Google +
The Brilliance of Dogs
June 7, 2014 by
Here’s a video of a Lurcher who was spending time at the Battersea Dogs & Cats Home in Great Britain waiting for his chance for adoption. He got it, but before that, he was a bit of a Robin Hood in his kennel block. He shared the goods with his preferred doggy buddies. This boy has got quite a bright light bulb on over his head. (Or someone’s trained him well.) By Helen Verte Dog Trainer and Behavior Modification, Fort {Read More}
Water Availability When Housetraining Your Pup or Dog
June 1, 2014 by
Housetraining puppies is a big job. Their bladders are small, and they have to eliminate much more frequently than their adult counterparts. This chart is a guideline of how long puppies can generally last between one elimination period to the next. Each puppy is different, and some may have lesser or longer holding stamina. Age/Weeks 8–10 11-14 15-16 17+ Maximum Elimination Span 30–60 minutes 1-3 hours 3-4 hours 4-5 hours I can’t emphasize enough how important it is to have {Read More}
Suddenly It’s Different
May 31, 2014 by
Suddenly it’s different. I’m cutting chicken up for a client’s dog and everyone’s there, but you. You’re in the other room, lying down on the futon. Alone and in another world. I’ve never known you to skip a family event especially one involving food preparation. When I can no longer see the knife, I have to stop and wipe away the tears. You’ve been on the planet 12 years and 3 months. Except for the first of those years, you {Read More}
Brush Your Dog’s Teeth
May 30, 2014 by
You’ll find a lot of people who say they love puppy breath. But the buck stops there. Adult dog breath doesn’t get the same accolades. Could it be that as a dog grows up, his teeth desperately need brushing, but most dog owners don’t brush their dogs’ teeth? Primarily because they don’t know how. Or why they should do it. Treat and dog food manufacturers would have you believe that all your dog has to do is eat hard food {Read More}
