By Helen Verte Certified Pet Dog Trainer-Knowledge Assessed, Certified Trick Dog Instructor Happy Valentine’s Day from Love Wags A Tail Dog Training
Don’t Be Cruel
February 12, 2014 by
There was some good news that came out of the controversial Farm Bill that the U.S. Senate recently passed. That is anyone who knowingly attends an organized animal fight will face penalties of Federal law. In this case, up to one year in prison for the violators. In addition, if anyone brings a child to participate in the viewing of these horrific events, the time spent in jail increases up to a possible three years. This includes cock fights, dog {Read More}
Luigi’s 12th Birthday
February 5, 2014 by
Today was my Luigi’s 12th birthday. We started it off right and the way he wanted, playing fetch with one of his favorite toys, the Goughnut. It’s a tough rubber toy that has lasted a couple years. He ate breakfast, took a nap, and then joined me on some errands. He’s not exactly fond of taking rides, but he doesn’t object. Now a days, it’s a little harder for him to jump into the truck, and as a matter of {Read More}
Counter Surfing
February 1, 2014 by
Surfing is great for those who love to do it and it involves the ocean and a surf board. A dog who surfs the counter for food, though, may be having a great time, but rarely is such behavior appreciated. Even if it’s a Kong on the counter that is destined for his dinner bowl, a dog’s paws should be off the kitchen counter at all times. This is not only for the convenience of having a civilized dog in {Read More}
Watch Dogs
January 28, 2014 by
I was feeling guilty that I let my dog watch-dog bark at the mail carrier’s daily deliveries. But frankly, I’d come home before when I had a shield on the inner door over the mail slot and found that it had been crashed through and the ex-pen I’d once kept around it had been slammed into the door. This suggested someone, who was not a mailman, had tried to force his way in. Thank goodness for my watch doggies, though. {Read More}
