Next time you’re looking at that little puppy thinking how much you would like to take him home, think of this. A dog is a lifetime committment and while many dogs may only live a decade or so, others can live longer. Are you ready to shoulder the responsibility of a dog for a quarter…
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Lazy owners, lazier trainers, dogs without a chance
I see a lot of dogs. On any given day, I can deal with as many as one-hundred. Every dog that comes to me is on a leash. But what that leash connects to gives me pause. A local trainer works with several of the dogs. I can always tell when she is the one…
Well deserved retirement
A dog with a job is a happy dog. Abby- searchdogfoundation.org One pooch that has been a happy, productive member of the working dog world is Abby- one of the first responders following the 9/11 attacks. She was about four years old then and at the top of her game. Ten years have passed along with…
If you’re lonely you can talk to me.
Hey Bulldog- The Beatles I just read about a recent study looking at how the person training a dog can affect the dog’s success rate in the training. For the experiment they had several professional trainers, some amatuer dog lovers and a few completely inexperienced people working through several basic obedience drills. The dogs ranged from…
Have a fun 4th, but be safe.
The Fourth of July can be an exciting and fun time for people, with a lot of amazing fireworks, a few cold drinks, and a long weekend. Your dog may not feel the same way about this All-American holiday. Many shelters report this as the busiest time of year as many dogs become excited (or…
the American Canine 