1. Leadership is about being someone worth following. 2. Just because you can do something, doesn’t mean you should. 3. Dogs have deadly weapons in their mouths. Most will go their entire lives without using them. Don’t take this for granted. 4. You have a lot of power over your dog. With great power… 5….
Dear puppy owner, So you’ve adopted a puppy who has turned out to be a little terror, and you’re thinking of finding her a new home. Despite your best efforts, some problem has come up: the puppy won’t stop biting, won’t stop pooping all over your house, or maybe she just requires a lot more…
People never adopt puppies with the intention of turning them into screwed-up dogs. But it happens all the time. Imagine this scenario: A family visits an animal shelter and takes home an eight week old puppy. They’ve got this perfect little baby dog, a totally innocent little creature. No bad habits yet. This little pup…
Everyone knows that the internet is full of various and sundry ways to procrastinate, and one of my favorites is checking my analytics. You can see exactly what search terms people use to find your Youtube channel or website. Some of these are pretty hilarious. My video How to Keep Your Dog Entertained and Out…
(Note: For information on the Secondhand Dog Survival Guide, see the end of this post) It’s October! You know what that means. The holiday season is approaching. The weather’s getting colder or warmer, depending on your hemisphere. Basketball season is starting. It’s National Pork Month. But all of that pales in comparison to the REAL…
Once you’ve made the decision to adopt a dog, you have a few things to think about. One of which is: Puppy or adult? If you’re like most people, you probably think you want a puppy. But… really? Are you sure? For the most part, out of all the people who come to the shelter…
It’s around day two of life with a new puppy that most people start to ask themselves, “what the hell have I gotten myself into?” When you bring a puppy home, you are suddenly faced with obnoxious puppy behavior like whining, biting, jumping, chewing, and pooping on the carpet. And if you’ve done any research…
You’ve probably noticed that positive dog training uses a lot of food. Treat training is the easiest and most reliable way to teach a dog something new. And no wonder. I mean, dogs? Food? They kinda go together. Ninety percent of the dogs you work with will work quite happily for treats, but once in…
One dog is simple. Owning two dogs is more interesting, more challenging. Three (or more) dogs is, well…. Ever watch those TV documentaries where some Westerner travels to some far-off jungle to observe, and attempt to integrate into, some primitive tribal culture? It’s like that. With multiple dogs, you have a pack. With a pack,…
If you’ve got a new dog, you’ve got a lot to think about. Your hands are full with training and socialization and vet visits and all that. I’m going to add one more “to do” to your list. Please don’t hate me. The thing is, this is an extremely important to-do. Especially if you have…
