How to take a “safe” road-trip with your pooch
So, you just finished watching “Driving Miss Daisy” and you want to take your new puppy for a road trip. GREAT! But remember, driving is hard enough when you are trying to concentrate on other drivers, pedestrians, stray Javelinas, trying to text, and NOW an energetic puppy! It’s okay to take your dog with you […]
Proper ID for your dog
The thought of losing your dog can be devastating. Simple accidents can occur, such as your dog wandering from your yard or going missing by no fault of your own. What is the first thing you should do? Who should you call? The key is to be prepared with proper ID and other means of […]
How To Avoid Getting Bitten By A Dog
Dog training often includes working with AND prevention of aggressive behaviors in dogs. According to the American Humane Society, more than 4.5 million people in the United States are bitten by dogs every year, and the ASPCA reports that dog bites kill between 15 and 20 people annually. While the majority of dog bites don’t […]
Chewing is NOT Man’s Best Friend
Upon finishing a lesson with a recent customer, she showed me a completely chewed up iPod. After hearing the story of how “Kona”, a loving and most energetic dog, had destroyed it, I had to laugh. I’m a rather compassionate man, but seeing an iPod chewed in over 40 pieces was truly amazing. Dogs chew […]
Arizona Dog Training
AZ dog training, a.k.a. Doggie Steps Dog Training has been training local Phoenix, AZ dogs since 2005. Over 3000 dogs have been trained with such dog training challenges as: potty training, puppy training, dogs jumping, dogs barking,dogs chewing, dogs digging, dog anxiety, and dog aggression. We train dogs at any age and any breed. AZ […]
How to achieve household harmony with your dog
Dictionary.com defines harmony as: agreement; accord; harmonious relations. If your dog counter surfs, jumps on guests, barks incessantly, chases your cat to no end, and chews your couch, your home is in a constant state of tension. Just imagine waking up to your dog bringing you the newspaper and your slippers to start the day? […]
Advice On Dog Breeders
When choosing a dog breeder, always be sure to do ample research of the breeder in question. ASK A LOT OF QUESTIONS. Things to consider: Number of years in business? Any complaints with the Better Business Bureau (BBB)? Number of past customers and references? What temperament testing do they do? Puppy’s parents on site – […]
How to Make Dog Training More Enjoyable
Posted by: Guest Blogger – Jordan Walker How to Make Dog Training More Enjoyable Jordan Walker would love for pet owners to learn how to raise well-behaved pets. A passionate pet pal, he writes regularly for Coops And Cages and other blogs on all things pets. For this post, he shares the tricks on how […]
5 American Dog Breeds And What They Were Bred For
We have fallen in love with the shepherds of Germany, the setters of Ireland, and the Labrador retrievers of Canada. But which lovable dog breeds originated in the United States? Here are 5 types of pooches that were made in the USA, and their specialties: Australian Shepherd A trickster, this one! Despite its name, the […]
Dog Food – Friend or Foe?
I find it funny how some dog owners have NO idea what they’re feeding their dogs; “This is what I’ve always fed FIDO, and he seems to like it.” Upon years of observing dog behavior and health trends, I have noted how the longevity and quality of a dog’s health is directly related to the […]