Posted on September 4, 2010 by admin .
Posted on February 7, 2010 by admin .
Cesar Millan and HIS Pack of dogs..
Victoria Stilwell and Cesar Millan are currently two of the most popular dog trainers in America, if not in the world. Both of them have their own tried and true methods of training. There is a lot of debate online and in the media on whether Cesar Millan’s methods are outdated and cruel.
So the questions is, If you had a dog with behavior issues who would you call?
So, this… Read the rest
Posted on December 28, 2009 by admin .
A Goldendoodle enjoying agility with his owner
It’s a proven fact that all dogs are better behaved when they are involved in activities. Activities to exercise both their minds and their bodies.
A BORED dog is often a mischievous dog, and some can even become destructive dogs. Chewing, digging and barking are common outlets for bored dogs.
You might want to take a look at the list below to see if there’s a dog sport or activity that… Read the rest
Posted on December 18, 2009 by admin .
So now that I have 3 BIG dogs and all of them like to yank my arm off.. I have to find halters that will help us with the pulling. Below are all the halters that I’ve found online that I’ve been looking at but I have no clue which one to try yet! It’s really driving me crazy so I’m just gonna jump in and buy a couple. Some are way cheaper online then they are… Read the rest
Posted on December 4, 2009 by admin .
First of all I hope your all doing well and that you all had a nice Thanksgiving.
As your loyal organizer I have attempted to look for parks closer to our Portland members and we have had 2 out of our 6 play dates at Portland Parks and so far I’ve chosen these parks because I researched them or I was told that they were nice but unfortunately, both times I was highly disappointed and in comparison to Ross… Read the rest
Posted on November 23, 2009 by admin .
Backyard versions of six popular canine games.
Cathy M. Rosenthal
You throw the ball over and over again, and your dog happily retrieves it. But wouldn’t it be more fun to play with your dog in ways that bring out his special talents? Borrowing a few ideas from canine sports, use these tips to make backyard playtime more fun.
Jumping. Make your own agility or flyball hurdle by placing a broom or PVC pipe across
Posted on October 20, 2009 by admin .
Socialization is most critical for young dogs from 4 weeks to 4 months. However, maintaining your
dog’s socialization is a life-long process.
To socialize your dog is to help them have positive exposure experiences with all sorts of people, environments, different looking dogs, other animals, etc.
Socialization is accomplished by gradually allowing your dog to investigate these new stimuli and
associate them with something the dog likes, like treats or play.
It is critical that the dog… Read the rest
Posted on October 20, 2009 by admin .
Socialize, Socialize, Socialize!!!!
Without frequent and new experiences, your dog can become timid and skittish when introduced to new things outside their immediate familiarity.
It’s so important to socialize your dog to tons of new dogs and new people. It makes for a calmer more friendly dog.
The more people and dogs it has experience with the better.
Socialization is a very lengthy (life-long) desensitization process of exposing your dog to every new sound, sight, and situation possible. To… Read the rest
