by Karrie Bulski | Aug 20, 2014 | Resources
Puppies need to be house trained in order to understand that it’s not okay to eliminate in your house. House training is a simple process, but one that must be carried out positively (without punishment that scares the puppy) and consistently, following two main...
by Karrie Bulski | Aug 13, 2014 | Resources
Labrador Retrievers have topped the list of most popular dog breeds for a number of years. As theAmerican Kennel Club explains, “Because of his even temperament and trainability millions of Americans own a Labrador Retriever as a pet.” The following tips...
by judi knight | Aug 7, 2014 | Resources
Animal behaviorist John Bradshaw says it’s realizing that dogs are neither wolves nor furry humans and that dog owners have certain responsibilities to make sure their dogs are psychologically healthy. Bradshaw, who has spent much of his career debunking bad...
by Karrie Bulski | Jul 29, 2014 | Resources
Guarding possessions from humans or other animals is normal behavior for dogs. Wild animals who successfully protect their valuable resources—such as food, mates and living areas—are more likely to survive in the wild than those who don’t. However, we find the...
by Karrie Bulski | Jul 27, 2014 | Resources
Some dogs do fine living with cats; others simply cannot live safely with felines. Even if the dog has cat experience and the cat has lived with a dog before, proceed cautiously during the first introduction. It’s best to have two people present, one to intervene with...
by Karrie Bulski | Jul 22, 2014 | Resources
Although it’s much more pleasant to walk dogs who don’t pull on their leash, it’s not an easy task to teach them. Dogs naturally forge ahead on walks because they move faster than us and are excited to explore the world. By the time their guardians decide to teach...
