Dog Trainer

Every single day, countless dogs who have entered their golden years, sit in shelters, waiting for the chance to find their next home. They watch puppies and young dogs come in and leave with a swiftness that they probably will never know. After all, why get a older dog when there are young ones to adopt! The truth is, senior dogs (age 6+, depending on the breed) have a lot … [Read more...] about Senior Dogs

In honor of October being “Adopt-A-Shelter-Dog” Month, I thought I’d share some hints and tips on adopting shelter dogs. All shelter dogs have had a rough go at life, whether they arrived at the shelter due to abuse or neglect, an owner’s death, financial hardship, “uncontrollable” behaviors, or any other reason. These dogs have been separated from everything they know and … [Read more...] about Adopt-A-Shelter-Dog Month

The Thundershirt (www.thundershirt.com) is marketed as “The Best Dog Anxiety Treatment,” but does that mean it really works? The Thundershirt is relatively new and sells for around $40 at most pet retail stores. It came out marketed to pet owners whose dog shows signs of anxiety during thunderstorms. Made of a soft, stretchy material, the Thundershirt is designed to snugly … [Read more...] about The Thundershirt – Will it Work for Your Dog?

“I think she needs a friend.” This is a pretty common line of thinking with single-dog households. At some point, we start to wonder if our dog would be happier if she had another canine to run around with.  The answer varies from dog to dog – some dogs seem to adore other dogs and do wonderful with them, and other dogs seem to not really even notice the existence of other … [Read more...] about Adding Another Dog to your Family