by Barbie Klapp | May 4, 2015 | All About Dog Training, Recent Blog Posts
As I’ve spent more and more time researching and learning about pet care and behaviors, I’ve become interested in the various methods and camps for pet training. What methods work best? How do they work in shaping a pet’s behaviors and actions? How...
by Barbie Klapp | May 3, 2015 | Recent Blog Posts
May 3 is National Specially-Abled Pets Day, previously known as Special Needs Pets Day. To me, the change in the name indicates a desire to shift the focus from what a pet needs (or lacks) to what its abilities are in spite of its particular condition. And when it...
by Barbie Klapp | May 1, 2015 | Recent Blog Posts
I am fascinated by National Purebred Dog Day (May 1). It is, quite possibly, the newest national pet holiday that we’ve covered so far. Although these holidays are celebrated on a national scale, at their core, they come down to a small group, or even an individual,...
by Barbie Klapp | May 1, 2015 | Recent Blog Posts
It is in a puppy’s nature to bite, chew, and mouth on things when they play. When a puppy is small it is not the big of a problem. The bigger the puppy gets the bigger the problem with biting becomes. Eventually the puppy’s teeth will start to feel like tiny needles...
by Barbie Klapp | Apr 29, 2015 | Recent Blog Posts
Animals had a spiritual role in ancient times, not just as practical and useful animals. A three-headed hound called Cerberus guarded the underworld in Greek mythology, while ancient Egyptian embalmers took the jackal-headed god, Anibus, as their patron. Dogs were...
by Barbie Klapp | Apr 27, 2015 | Recent Blog Posts
Ever been swept away by Fido while on a walk? A poorly trained dog can overpower you while you’re out for a leisurely stroll or a strenuous hike. According to the CDC, thousands of people end up in the emergency room every year because of falls like these. Obedience...
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