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I, like so many other people, have lived through a catastrophic weather event in the last year. In southern California, our event was the largest fire in California history followed several weeks later by a massive mudslide that affected our community so deeply. Volunteers in our community have created “The Santa Barbara Bucket Brigade” that […]
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Of Off-leash walking can be fun and rewarding for both you and your dog. Off-leash walking is simply an extension of on-leash walking and it is important that you tackle the on-leash walking skills before you begin unleashing your dog. First and foremost, it is your responsibility to choose off-leash locations that are safe and […]
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If you have been following along with this blog, you have practiced walking around and having your dog follow you. If you have not practiced these steps, go back and read my last blog “Introduction to Leash Walking” and implement those steps first. The purpose of the first exercise, “follow me” is meant to convince […]
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Proper leash walking is something that most dogs and their people need to learn, it often does not come naturally. Let’s begin by thinking about what a walk is. From the person’s point of view a walk usually means exercise (i.e., you want to keep moving forward at a reasonable pace), it is often squeezed […]
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(This works the same way with older dogs that may be new to you.) This is a follow-up piece to my last blog on crate training. In this piece, I will assume that you have now crate trained your puppy but if not, the following advice still applies. New puppies, like babies, just go when […]
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One of the hardest things to do when caring for a new puppy is monitoring your puppy’s behavior 24/7. Exploration is crucial to learning and emotional development for puppies and should be enthusiastically supported, but you need to keep a few things in mind to keep your puppy (and your belongings) safe. Puppies generally explore […]
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Getting a new puppy is certainly an exciting time. And while puppies and cute and lovable, they can also be a real handful. My next few blogs will cover things you need to do to make this transition a healthy and happy for both you and your puppy. This blog will talk about Puppy proofing […]
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I attended a pet expo a while ago and across from my Dr. Dalton’s Premium Treats booth was a booth for a dog training school. I have to say that the dogs they brought with them appeared to be very well trained and eager to perform. They would weave between the trainer’s legs, jump onto […]
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Dogs of all ages move into new homes all the time. Whether we adopt a young puppy, a dog that is a few years old, or a senior citizen, the bonding that takes place between you and your new dog is extremely important. Bonding with puppies frequently occurs relatively quickly and without much apparent effort […]
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There are many stressors in the world — both in and outside the home — that can affect dogs, particularly those with shy personalities. One of the biggest stressors for shy dogs are dog lovers Let me explain. Dog lovers, as the name implies, love dogs. They love to pet them, play with them, talk […]
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