Aggressive Behaviors in Dogs: Causes, Signs & Training Solutions
Looking for dog aggression training because your dog has growled, snapped, lunged, or bitten? You are not alone, and it is not a life sentence. Dogs are members of our families, and we all want a home where every person and every pet can coexist peacefully. With the right approach, most aggressive behavior in dogs […]
How to Integrate Multiple Dogs Into Your Pack the Right Way
How many dogs are too many? It is one of the most common questions I hear from families thinking about adding a second or third dog to their home. The honest answer is that the number matters far less than how you manage the introduction and the ongoing dynamics of your pack. Learning how to […]
Benefits of Socializing Your Dog: How to Build a Calm, Confident Dog in Chandler, AZ
The benefits of socializing your dog go far beyond helping your dog make friends. Thoughtful socialization helps dogs learn to respond calmly and confidently to people, animals, sounds, surfaces, places, and everyday situations they will encounter throughout their lives. For puppies, those positive experiences are especially important during the first few months, but dogs of […]
GO GREEN! Earth safe products for your dog
Owning a dog is a lot like playing golf. By this I mean there are rules and appropriate behaviors/etiquette that correspond to dog ownership. Dogs are natural followers and WANT to please. With the right leadership and guidance, you can establish an amazing bond with your dog. To find this connection, it’s necessary to establish […]
Dog Parks
Author: Bernadette Emery Co-Author: Mark Siebel Cosmo Dog Park in Gilbert, AZ was rated the #1 dog park in 2007. It’s a four-acre park that includes many amenities that dogs love: a lake with a dock that dogs can jump off, obstacles that the dogs can use, and even a fountain that is shaped as […]
Grooming Your Dog
By: Nicole Ondrey Co Author: Mark Siebel Grooming is an essential factor in the health and well-being of your dog. Not only does it allow them to look and feel their best, grooming also provides an opportunity for you and your dog to bond. While you are grooming, you are spending quality time with your […]
Holidays and your dog. How to make them happy and safe for all!
Tis the season to be jolly! Another Holiday season has arrived. The Holidays often bring new people, irresistible foods, and other temptations into our homes, and we need to be aware of the safety of our pets. Dogs are curious by nature and their heightened sense of smell can many times get them into trouble. […]
Need a change in your personal relationships? Take some advice from your dog
As a dog trainer in the Valley for over four years, I have yet to meet a customer who doesn’t display an overpowering connection, passion, and love for their dog. Sure, they say that a real man doesn’t cry, but the love that he displays for his dog is worldly. The closest thing to unconditional […]
Dog Water Safety
It’s summertime! Time for beer, brats, baseball, and the beach. It’s also time to be sure that your kids AND dogs are safe around water. For many Valley residents, most homes come equipped with a swimming pool. It’s important that your dog learns HOW to get out of the pool if they fall in. I […]
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 […]