Snouting When considering Winter enrichment exercises for your dog, there is one that combines maximum fun for your dog with minimal effort from you - Snouting. Your dog?s sense of smell? is 40 times greater than your own. This amazing fact is what will make Snouting your...
Lets be honest, for most of us Winter is the season we hope never arrives and pray that it?s over quick. If we feel that way, with all the options available to entertain ourselves, just think what our dogs must be experiencing - no swimming, no...
Whether you realize it or not, every action you make around your dog is either reinforcing or punishing specific behavior. Obviously, we all want our dogs to exhibit desirable behaviors, so it?s best to understand what works and what does not when it comes to...
One cat owner asks the question "How do I stop my cat from peeing on the carpet"? Animal trainer and kennel owner, Mike Robertson, College for Pets, gives expert advice on dealing with this issue.Dear Mike, Why does my cat always pee on the carpet right...
Service dogs are amazing animals. They perform any number of tasks and many are responsible for the very lives of their owners. You may wonder what it's like to be a service dog. Who teaches them their duties and how long does it take to...
Since the early 1900's, children have been raising and training dogs a part of their local 4H programs.? The program focuses on the training dogs for competition but it also teaches kids confidence and leadership skills. What Is 4H? 4?H programs are delivered by University Cooperative Extensions....
Have you ever wondered about the first service dogs? Who trained them and what types of tasks did they perform? Were dogs considered "family members" as they are today? Or were they nothing more than tools? We thought it would be interesting to take a...
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 become a therapy dog. What is Helping Paws? Helping Paws is a nonprofit team group that coordinates...
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 a kaleidoscope of odor. Where we recognize a dozen scents, your dog notices hundreds of...
Dogs are naturally social creatures, but they are also territorial. When it comes time to introduce two dogs, a basic understanding of dog behavior can help ensure that the meet goes well. Tips for Introducing Two Dogs Once you know a bit about dog behavior,?you'll see that...