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}
Dogs Learn From Our Habits
April 27, 2014 by
Dogs live in the now and that’s one of the many things I love about them. I also love how dogs learn from associations. The key components of our daily routines help dogs learn how to adjust their behavior to best suit their needs. When I get ready for bed each night, I take the barrier to the bed away. I keep an ex-pen panel on the bed during the day because one of my dogs urinates on the bed {Read More}
