Why socializing your puppy is important You should start socializing your puppy the minute you bring it home. Socializing helps your pet learn to be comfortable in a human environment. Socialized dogs are more relaxed and happy. After 12 weeks the window to socializing them closes quickly. They become more leery and less trusting of …
Potty training your puppy Are you having difficulty potty training your puppy? Have you tried puppy pads, but they haven’t worked? Is your puppy pottying in her kennel? Is your puppy pottying on the floor? If so here are the basics of a simple puppy potty training routine that will set you both up for success. It is best …
Preparing for the Walk Pulling on the leash can begin as soon as your dog sees the leash and knows it is time for a walk. If the walk begins out of control, the mood is set for the entire walk. Putting on the Leash Before expecting your dog to walk calmly on the leash, train …
how to fit dog training into your busy schedule If you have hired a dog trainer or are taking dog training classes, I am sure they told you that you need to practice daily. If you only practice during your training sessions, your training will not be successful. You need to practice every day. You …
benefits of doggy daycare Do you work long hours? Do you have to run home after work to let your pet out. Taking your dog to daycare will make your evenings much calmer. You can run those much needed errands that you have been putting off. You will have a tired pet which will be …
Maverick and I did a Doga class with N2Paws . We had a blast and were very relaxed afterwards. You may be wondering what is this Doga stuff? Doga combines massage and meditation with gentle stretching for dogs and their owners. Both you and your pet will benefit from practicing this mindfulness-based exercise together. Doga will improve …
A few years ago, we had a cat named Sophie that had diabetes. She was diagnosed when she was a year old. She had complications of low blood sugar, Pancreatitis, Hypokalemia, Hepatic Lipidosis and infections. Over Sophie’s life time, we spent approximately $10,000 trying to manage her disease. We had another pet named Carly that had …
All service dogs have a particular job to do, are trained to perform tasks and can do things for their handler who has a disability. They require much more extensive training than therapy pets or emotional support animals. Service dogs help the person be more independent and safe. Without a service dog the person would be limited …
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Does your dog run out the door and will not come back for anything? Does your dog take off to chase a squirrel or rabbit? Has your dog gotten out of its collar or harness? Has the leashed slipped out of your hand and you could not get your dog to come back to you? …
You have the vacation of your life coming up, but you are worried about leaving your fur children home. What are your options? How can you make sure that they are taken care of? Will they miss you? Will they get depressed when you are away for awhile? Will they be lonely? Will they get …