by Marilyn | Mar 4, 2020 | Dog Behavior, Puppy Training
Have you ever tried to talk your excited and over-aroused dog into calming down? How did that work for you? Not too well, I'm guessing! When your puppy or your grown-up dog is all wired up and bouncing around like a kid on a trampoline, words just don't make much of...
by Marilyn | Feb 20, 2020 | Dog Behavior
A playdate can be a lot of fun for dogs and puppies. However, don't rush into it without a playdate checklist for essential precautions. Just like humans, some dogs just don't get along with each other. An experience meant to be fun can become scary when dogs aren't...
by Marilyn | Dec 9, 2019 | Dog Behavior
Homemade Gifts Send a Special Message Dog treats made from scratch will make any dog wag his tail with happiness. Remember the hand made gifts you've received in the past? Crafts that kids bring home from school? Or a gift that a friend created from scratch with you...
by Marilyn | Nov 13, 2019 | Dog Behavior
Your Dog's Emotional Bucket Each of us has our own personal emotional bucket. And so do our dogs. How full is your dog's emotional bucket? When your bucket is full, you feel positive, confident, and productive. But when your bucket is empty, you feel drained and...
by Marilyn | Nov 6, 2019 | Dog Behavior
Most dogs love a car ride. Maybe it's because car rides mean that they get to be with you instead of staying home alone! Yes, it's true that some dogs have trouble with a car ride – even a short one. However, the solution to that problem is a topic or a...
by Marilyn | Oct 16, 2019 | Dog Behavior
When it seems like your dog ignores you, have you ever wondered if it's “selective hearing”? Of course, that would suggest that your dog is ignoring you intentionally. But why would a dog do that? Let's ask the question another...
