By Michele L. Meyer Ahhh…spring time! Warm weather is approaching and we can soon open the doors and windows and let the fresh air fill our home… Or can we? Are you worried about your dog barking at everything outside or escaping through a door? Then it’s time for some spring training so that you …
By Michele L. Meyer Would you like your dog to behave better? Here are some free training tips for 5 quick and easy ways to improve your dog’s behavior. Teach your dog to sit before all rewards including food, treats, going outside, putting the leash on, coming out of the crate, for toys, etc. Doing …
By Michele L. Meyer One of the most important rules of dog training is the two second rule. This is because dogs always live in the moment so TIMING IS EVERYTHING! Feedback must be given to your dog within two seconds of the behavior in order for him to understand what you are correcting or …
By Michele L. Meyer Did you know that dogs learn by observing our behavior? That means dogs can learn to dig by watching us dig. So it’s best not to garden when your dog is around. That is, unless you want him to dig up all of your flowers and vegetables There are several reasons …
By Michele L. Meyer There are many Kong toys to choose from but for freezing, I recommend the Kong Classic. This is the one shaped like a snowman and is made of rubber. Some benefits of a frozen Kong are: Makes a great summer toy Can help sooth gums of a teething puppy which can …
By Michele L. Meyer Losing loved ones can affect our dogs too. They also experience grief and often are affected by the changes in routine and the stress and grief that their humans go through at difficult times. Whether your dog is grieving or affected by those grieving around them… there are things you can …
Five easy steps to have a better behaved dog for your social gatherings right now. By Michele L. Meyer Exercise your dog within a couple hours prior to the arrival of your guests. Consider leashing your dog in the house and yard for more control but never leave your dog unattended on a leash. Have …
By Michele L. Meyer Sniffing provides much information and mental stimulation for our dogs. It is like their daily newspaper and allows them to gather important information about their environment. A perfect example of this would be if your dog was lost, could he find his way back home? Therefore, you SHOULD allow your dog …
By Michele L. Meyer Is your dog bored with his toys? You can’t have too many toys for your dog but you should leave only a few down at a time. Rotating your dog’s toys helps keep the novelty. Your dog will be less likely to practice undesirable behaviors if he is more engaged with …
By Michele L. Meyer Keep all candy in a safe place away from your dog. Chocolate can be poisonous and even deadly and many types of candy can cause choking. Tin foil, plastic, etc. can also cause serious problems if swallowed. Think twice before displaying lit pumpkins, or at least be careful where they are …