Archive for the ‘Activities w/Your Dog’ Category
When Nature Calls to Rover
Monday, November 17, 2008 20:38 No CommentsThe slapping water against the hull of your boat, as you rock back and forth in the bay, lulls your mind to a quiet, peaceful place. You’ve anchored down for the night, the kids are all snuggled safely in their bunks and your spouse is snoring softly beside you. Your mind drifts off with dreams [...]
Leash Manners
Sunday, November 16, 2008 20:29 No CommentsLearn how to teach your dog to walk appropriately with you when being walked on a leash.
Don’t Underestimate the Importance of the Proper Dog Training Collar
Friday, November 14, 2008 23:08 No CommentsLearn the different types of dog collars, recommended collars to use, and how tight a dog should wear its collar.
Getting Your Dog Café-Ready
Friday, November 14, 2008 21:43 No CommentsI share my life with a German Shepherd Dog named Trista. From the very start of our life together, I trained her to hold a good down-stay. For those first weeks and months, we actively practiced everywhere: at home, on park benches, in sidewalk cafés. The first stages required frequent food reinforcement, or reward, to [...]
Before Visiting The Park
Friday, November 14, 2008 21:24 No CommentsIf you’re a dog owner fortunate enough to live near a dog park, you know they are fun places for your dog to play with other dogs. Summer is a great time to visit a dog park for fresh air, healthy exercise, and socialization for both dogs and people.
Dr. Sheila McCullough, formerly a veterinarian [...]
