How to Teach Your Dog to Play Tug-of-War

By |2022-08-12T23:49:53-04:00February 26th, 2010|Dog Care Tips, Dog Training Classes, Obedience Classes|

Benefits of Playing Tug-of-War Playing tug-of-war with your dog is an immense exercise teaching your dog to play nicely, listen to you during times of excitement, and allow your dog to release canine instinct of pulling and tugging in a fun atmosphere.  The first thing you need to do is get a suitable toy. Appropriate

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How to Choose an Ideal Dog Park

By |2022-08-12T23:49:59-04:00February 24th, 2010|Dog Care Tips|

What is a Dog Park? Dog parks are a safe, happy, friendly place created for dogs to socialize, exercise, and roam freely off a leash.  A well-designed dog park is a positive environment to take your pup.  It encourages physical activity, bonding, and interacting with other dogs and people.  These are all factors you wish

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Dog Poison Tip #1

By |2022-08-12T23:45:01-04:00February 22nd, 2010|Dog Care Tips, Dog Training Classes, Obedience Classes|

Watch Out for Dog Poisons Many ordinary, household items, if ingested by your dog, may cause your pet to turn fatally ill.  You need to be careful of what you leave laying around the house, and keep things out of your pup’s reach.  Here are a few items to keep stored away and inaccessible to

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How to Identify Positive Play between Dogs

By |2022-08-12T23:45:46-04:00February 19th, 2010|Dog Care Tips|

When Dogs Play Nice When your dog is socializing with other pups, it is important to understand what cheerful play between two pups is and when it is time to step in. What is Upbeat Play? Some inexperienced dog owners have difficult knowing when two dogs are having fun interacting. Here are a few traits

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Air Travel with Your Dog

By |2022-08-12T23:45:40-04:00February 17th, 2010|Dog Care Tips|

Air Travel with Your Dog Made Easy Some dog owners become anxious with the idea of traveling with a pup.  It is natural to feel a bit nervous.  But if you take the proper steps to ensure your dog is safe and comfortable during travel, then there is no reason to fret. Freeze the Water

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How to Feed Your Dog a Pill

By |2022-08-12T23:45:56-04:00February 15th, 2010|Dog Care Tips|

Dogs can be Picky Eaters Some dogs will eat anything, while others are fussy eaters.  If a medication or a pill has an unappealing scent to a dog, then it will be difficult to get your dog to swallow or eat a pill.  However, here are some tricks to try out. Mix it Up First,

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Dog Introductions Take Time

By |2022-08-12T23:46:05-04:00February 12th, 2010|Dog Care Tips|

Dog Socialization Takes Time Dogs are social animals and enjoy companionship with their owners and other dogs.  But you need to take your time when introducing a new pup into the house.  When you are ready to adopt another dog, have patience.  Stay positive and remember these guidelines to help the two socialize on a

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Prevent Your Dog from Chasing Runners

By |2022-08-12T23:46:27-04:00February 5th, 2010|Agility Classes, Dog Care Tips, Dog Training Classes, Obedience Classes|

It is hard to think about spring when the weather is still frigid outside, but it will happen before you know it.   And with warm weather, additional joggers and runners are noticeably active outside.  So how do you prevent your dog from running after these people when they go by?  There are different techniques you

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What to Do When a Puppy Bites

By |2022-08-12T23:50:09-04:00February 3rd, 2010|Dog Care Tips, Dog Training Classes, Obedience Classes|

When dogs are just little puppies, they show signs of personality traits.  If the pup is forming aggressive or frightened behavior then the pup may bite.  Thus, you need to modify this behavior from the beginning ensuring your dog lives a joyous life. Enroll in Puppy Kindergarten The first key is to enroll your dog

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