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It's Official Rio's A Therapy Dog!
It's Official Rio's A Therapy Dog! Yesterday Rio got a very exciting package in the mail! He got his Therapy Dog certificate and collar tag and I got our ID card and the TDinc membership handbook. I am so proud of him! I absolutely knew he had it in him based...
"He's fine" is often code for "he's not biting"
"He's fine" is often code for "he's not biting" Hi my name is _____ and I have a 3 year old miniature Schnauzer. I am emailing you because I'm interested in training for him. I have a problem with him and my granddaughter. He is fine when she pets him and...
Wordless Wednesday–First real spring day edition
Wordless Wednesday--First real spring day edition It has been an incredibly long winter here in Pittsburgh... I wasn't sure it would ever end! Well finally, in the second week of April, we finally got late spring/summer temps of mid 70's to 80 so we finally got to...
Leash Manners–it's about training, not tools
Leash Manners--it's about training, not tools I am a huge supporter of Freedom No-Pull and Sense-ation/Sensible front-hooking harnesses. I think they are fantastic tools for the vast majority of dog guardians to have more control over their dogs and to not...
Product Review–I.Q. Treat Ball
Product Review--I.Q. Treat Ball I have tried a crazy number of kibble dispensing toys over the years--they wobble, they bobble, they roll, they slide, they teeter, they flip, they bounce, and they spin. They each have their pros and their cons and each have their...
Social Dog Walks in Pittsburgh!
Social Dog Walks Socialization is not just about play. I think sometimes dog owners think that the only way that their dog can socialize is through rough-housing with other dogs. There is so much value in dogs going on walks together, going on hikes together, and...
Spring is here … and so are the crazies!
Spring is here ... and so are the crazies! Although it hasn't really felt like spring in my neck of the woods yet (I mean, it was snowing yesterday when I was playing with Shayne and Rio outside!), it is indeed getting to that lovely time of year. With spring comes...
Calming Treats–A Review
Calming Treats--A Review Over the last year I have suggested a product called "Calming" by Pet Naturals to a variety of clients and students dealing with a variety of anxiety based behaviors. It wasn't until recently that I had personally used the treats. I've used...
Not All Rescues are Responsible
Not All Rescues are Responsible In just the last three weeks I have come across a handful of news stories about various raids or incidents involving rescues--even very well known and "respectable" ones that involved neglect, abuse, fraud, and dangerous dogs. These...
Doggie Daycare the Chuck-E-Cheese of the Dog World
Doggie Daycare--the Chuck-E-Cheese of the Dog World Over the last 5-10 years or so there has been a huge uptick in the world of doggie daycare. In my area the number of facilities offering this service has gone from 2 or 3 to about quadruple that number. Even as the...