Fortunately, today there are wonderful pet owners that do not euthanize a puppy just because they are deaf.  In past times when a puppy was born deaf the dog did not stand a chance on making it.  The question that always arises is, “if the dog can’t hear, How can you teach it obedience?”  With today’s technology, training [...]

Making the decision to buy a puppy is always a big family decision and should never be taken lately.  Many times a decision is made on a “knee jerk” reaction without taking the time to do the research.  First thing I always suggest is to be sure of the breed or breeds that you are [...]

Training your dog to recall/come on command is undoubtedly the most important command you can teach.  For some reason it is one of the most difficult for pet owners to do.  When I meet a client for the first time and ask what they are specifically looking for, they all say the same thing “my [...]

In part 1, I hope I was able to assist many dog owners on how to train your dog to feel comfortable with being touched and handled. That was just the beginning of getting your dog started. Now lets talk about some of the more common problems that I have personally seen. Brushing a dog’s [...]

How many times have you seen someone dragging their dog by the collar through the doorway of the groomer or vets office!  Maybe you have had to deal with this problem yourself with one of your own dogs.  If you are the person witnessing it, you might get a little chuckle inside, or you might [...]

One of my proudest moments was when I first brought my twin daughters home for the first time.  I made sure that the house was spotless clean.  All the cabinets had baby safe locks.  All electrical outlets had covers.  Their cribs were built and ready to go.  All new parents usually prepare the same way I did, but did [...]