Making sure your dog is safe around the pool is part of being a responsible pet owner (see Parts 1, 2 & 3). If you’ve already taken care of teaching your dog to swim, made sure there are measures in place to prevent them from entering the pool unsupervised, and taken care of getting any […]
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Keeping Dogs Safe Around the Pool – Part 3
Swimming should be a fun, exhilarating experience for dogs as well as their owners. It can be a wonderful way to make lifelong memories and bond with your pet in a new way (see Parts 1 & 2). Some dogs get so comfortable in the water that they advance to learning how to fetch and […]
Keeping Dogs Safe Around the Pool – Part 2
Once you’ve established that your dog is at least somewhat likely to be water-friendly, it may be time to try venturing out into the pool with them (see Part 1). If you do decide to take the plunge into the pool with your dog, be patient while they get acclimated to the water. Even on […]
Keeping Dogs Safe Around the Pool – Part 1
The dog days of summer when the heat index is climbing is a perfect time to take a dip in the pool. For dog owners, it’s also the ideal time to introduce your furry friend to the wonderful world of swimming. Many dogs typically love being in the water. However, contrary to popular opinion, not […]
How to Stop Your Dog’s Bad Habits
Training your dog to behave can be one of life’s most stressful experiences. Whether your canine is only a puppy or has been your friend for years, it is important to control your dog’s bad habits. Controlling your canine’s barking, biting, and chewing habits can make your life a lot easier. It is important to […]
Treadmill Training: Fitness is Fur-ever!
Fitness and improved health is always a good New Year’s resolution for your dog. With the change in temperatures, there’s a natural shift in exercise habits that tends to afflict dogs as much as their human counterparts. Cutting back on extra treats is always helpful, but increasing exercise too is even more effective. That’s right, […]
To Crate, or Not To Crate – No Longer a Debate!
Crate training is perhaps the number one management tool that can help a dog be an enjoyable member of the family. Many people still argue that crating a dog is inhumane, cruel, or makes the dog feel isolated from the family. I would argue exactly the opposite – it was successful crate training that helped […]
Teaching Your Dog to Understand Human Rules In & Out of the House
Know what you’re working with: Consider your dog’s breed and what the original intended purpose was. If your herding or working dog is racing around the house all day or if your terrier is barking and chasing things, he’s doing exactly what he thinks he should be doing! Take this into consideration throughout the training […]
Checklist for Summer Travel With Your Pet
Check ahead with the hotel, resort, campground AND friends or family to make sure your pet will be welcome. If you are traveling across state or international borders, you must have a signed health certificate from your veterinarian stating that the pet is free of disease. Vaccinations must be up to date. If you are […]