Reinforce Behavior that is Desired!
Those of us who have taught obedience training classes for decades with hundreds and hundreds of canines-human students, realize that this is a difficult concept for many to grasp. …
Methodical Socialization Through Maturity
In the article "Developing a Confident and Reliable Companion," we touched upon how important it is to acknowledge the "critical stages" of development that all canines go through and the need…
Avoidable Deaths!
Each year we hear of canine kids unnecessarily dying from overheating so extensively that brain damage and multiple organ failure occur. Common situations that YOU set your dog up for…
Develop a Confident and Reliable Companion!
For those raising a puppy, it is important that you are aware of documented critical stages that all dogs can go through. The "Fear" periods which if not calmly anticipated and…
Vaccinate with CAUTION!
As the "Primary Care Giver" for your fur child, it is important that you are aware that there are risks to approving unnecessary vaccinations. Veterinarians who are "Holistic" minded will not…
Black Witch Moths Come for a Visit
In Hawaii, it is commonly thought that when the Black Witch moth or Ascalapha Odorata, visits, that it is the spirit of a passed loved one coming to check up…
It’s in the Ears!
The French Bulldogs' signature "bat ears" give them that Je ne sais quoi. When Ola's cute puppy dropped ears weren't standing on their own, his breeder suggested I tape them…
What a MESS!
Feeding Ola in his crate-condo has been the norm to make the association a positive one. Sleep deprived and at 5:30 a.m., I missed fitting his bowl through the opening.…
Toy Box Training Tool!
Setting up a toy box will allow you to REDIRECT any illegal activity. When Ola starts chewing on that tab under our ottoman or anything illegal, we can get him…
Exhausting Young Puppy Phase!
Anyone who has raised numerous puppies knows that this 8 week old period is EXHAUSTING. Here we are early in the morning after Ola has eaten his breakfast. Lack…