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Potty Bells are a fun dog training tool that promote mental fitness. They let dogs signal their need to go outside by pawing or nudging at the bells instead of barking or scratching at the door, which is why they…
I'll let you in on a little secret. For the longest time I thought that Missy would never get it. Her brother Buzz picked up the rollover trick in seemingly no time. He only needed a few weeks and I…
Let me begin by telling you that having two little canine creatures come live with you is an incredibly exciting and eventful time! I experienced just that in September of 2011, when my two Boxer mix puppiess Missy & Buzz…
Did you know that this week is National Dog Bite Prevention Week? Its goal is to promote awareness about dog behavior and dog body language, as those elements are key factors in understanding a dog’s intentions, and ultimately in preventing a…
LifestyleTraining
6 Ways To Socialize Your Puppy For Mental Fitness!
by Barbara Rivers
April 17, 2015
It’s really important to socialize your puppy for several reasons. Find out why and learn how to go about it with my 6 tips!
I’ve used a dog backpack on my three working dogs for an increased physical and mental workout, and I can’t recommend it enough! Find out how to introduce it and where to buy it.
Training
How to transform any dog into a polite dog, in 10 easy steps #trainyourdogmonth
by Barbara Rivers
January 15, 2015
Polite dogs exhibiting basic canine etiquette really go hand in hand with their responsible owners. I came across the American Kennel Club pledge of being one in a dog magazine, cut it out, checked all the boxes, and placed it…