24 Jan Helping Paws Therapy Dog Program
I recently had the opportunity to interview Karen at the Helping Paws Therapy Dog Program. She told me about the important work that they do and what it takes to...
Dog Training Articles
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26 Dec Therapy Dog Work and Service Dogs
Unconditional acceptance, companionship, and comfort are just some of the rewards we get when we bring a new dog into our lives. Canines perform the role of friend and protector...
26 Dec What You Need to Know About Service Dog Laws
There is a lot of confusion about what the law really says about service dogs and other service animals. To give you a better understanding of service dog laws, here...
27 Oct Can I Train My Own Service Dog?
Dogs certainly are human's best friend. They serve as companions, fellow laborers, and even as protectors. For those with disabilities, a dog can give them a measure of independence that...
17 Jul Training Markers and Clickers
Training MarkersPinpointing Perfection Without speech and our understanding of the spoken word, our lives as social animals would be very, very different. Inflection, the slight nuances in our verbal communication, convey...
17 Jul How to Stop Puppy Chewing with Training Instead of Punishment
In many ways, a new puppy is no different than a small child. Nobody expects an untrained toddler to sit quietly through a movie or know not to color on...
27 Jul Pet Enrichment: Stimulation Prevents Behavior Problems
Enrichment - It’s the latest buzzword, but what does it really mean when we say 'environmental enrichment' for our pet? To fully understand why pet enrichment contributes to the happiness and...
27 Jul Teach Your Dog How to Greet Visitors
When dogs greet and interact with one another it’s typically a rambunctious affair. They jump, climb, sniff and circle. Unfortunately, these behaviors are not considered acceptable by humans (especially that...
27 Jul Training Your Dog to Ring a Bell
Train your dog to ring a bell when he needs to do his 'business.' You will suffer through fewer accidents and empower your pet. Ringing a bell is an invaluable...
02 Feb Spring Scratch and Sniff-Dog Scent Training
The Spring season is really not that far off. Can't you just smell the flowering trees and freshly turned garden soil? To your dog, the arrival of Spring smells is like...