One of the things dogs have on us humans is their sense of smell. Sniffing is their super power. Their sense of smell is 10,000 to 100,000 times as strong as ours! So wouldn’t you think, then, that one dog smelling another dog’s butt with a super powerful dog nose like that would knock him out cold? But it doesn’t and the video below tells why. By Helen Verte Certified Pet Dog Trainer – Knowledge Assessed Certified Trick Dog {Read More}
Dogs and Their Noses
June 12, 2014 by
The nose of a dog is amazing. As a matter of fact, olfaction (the process of smelling) is the dog’s primary sense. We mere humans will never understand how dogs perceive and interpret smells. The dog’s sense of smell is one thousand times more sensitive than our own. While we have 5 million olfactory receptors in our nose, the dog has over 220 million! It boggles the mind! So be patient with your dog when you’re on walks with him. {Read More}
Which Came First, The Chicken Or The Egg?
June 8, 2014 by
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}
Dog Play
May 18, 2014 by
Play is an important part of a dog’s life. Having toys and playful times with people and other dogs is a way a dog expresses his drives and lets off steam. Some dogs, though, are reluctant to play and need help with the process. There are ways to encourage a dog to play, and once play is enjoyable, it can be used as a reward. Having options to reward your dog is a benefit. There are many types of play. {Read More}
