by Vm315309 | Jun 13, 2019 | Uncategorized
What we learned while traveling with our dogs to the beach. See what mistakes we made on our trip to the Outer Banks and what we did right. The local wildlife can be a bit crabby! We just got back from a wonderful vacation to the Outer Banks. I miss the sun and sand...
by Vm315309 | Aug 26, 2018 | Nutrition
So you buy the best dog food you can find for your dog. You’re diligent in checking the ingredients, knowing the source and keeping your dog healthy with just the right amount fed. But did you know your dog is missing out if only eating those little brown dry...
by Vm315309 | Aug 20, 2018 | Dog Training, Puppy Training
“Whoever said potty training a toddler is tough, needs to meet my puppy” It’s like the Lord told me you need to work on your patience, here’s a puppy. Common sense may tell us raising a puppy isn’t all rainbows and puppy kisses but...
by Vm315309 | Aug 20, 2018 | Dog Training
The honeymoon phase. You’ve just made the wonderful decision to adopt a dog. The dog was laid back and sweet at the adoption event. You brought them home and things were going wonderfully, but what seems like overnight your sweet new companion is turning into a...
by Vm315309 | Aug 20, 2018 | Puppy Training
X-Pens and I have a sordid love affair. I wrote this post on facebook ages ago (Around christmas in fact) and it deserves to be re-stated here. X-pens! The best friend you didn’t know you needed. If you are one of many who got an adorable fluffy little puppy...
by Vm315309 | Aug 20, 2018 | Dog Training
A handy dandy list of the more common (and uncommon) things we love and use (Some of these are affiliate links which just means we make a small portion of the sale at no extra charge to you. We loved these products far before we made any money on them) PetSafe Treat...
by Vm315309 | Aug 20, 2018 | Dog Training
Top 5 ways to start building a happy healthy relationship with your dog. Nearly every problem behavior I see my clients struggling with is a symptom of a bigger problem. An unbalanced relationship. We all love our dogs (Or I certainly hope you do if you’re...
by Vm315309 | Aug 20, 2018 | Uncategorized
I scream for ice cream. Well, more like I splurge on a carton at Krogers and sprawl in front of the A/C course that doesn’t rhyme as well. But what does this have to do with dogs? They bark for …pupsicles! There’s no rhyme to be had here. I tried...
by Vm315309 | Aug 20, 2018 | Uncategorized
I corrected my dog today. Now some of you may be scratching your head saying yes…and? But this is an important statement. There comes a time in training when your dog is ready for a correction, a negative (or positive if you’re looking at the 4 quadrants*)...
by Vm315309 | Aug 20, 2018 | Uncategorized
Taking one dog for a walk may not seem like much of a difference, but it’s a massive difference to that one dog. Some of you may already know but I was an employee of our local humane society for a few years. Walking in the first thing on your mind is getting...
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