What are dog manners?
Does your dog always get what he wants even if he is behaving badly? Bossy dogs have learned that manners don’t matter because they usually get what they want if they push hard enough. But, teaching your dog manners, specifically how to say “please,” can transform...
How to Stop Your Dog From Digging
Whether you know it or not, when you bring a dog into your home, you will likely never again have the perfect backyard. Between bathroom breaks and playtime running around in the grass, your yard will take a beating. But nothing is more damaging to a...
Dog Snugglers Needed at Local Shelters
Recently the popular iheartdogs.com website ran an article featuring the Human Society of Tampa Bay and their search for dog snugglers. They were experiencing a shortage of volunteers who could spend time with the animals and actually cuddle them. ...
Is Your Dog Telling You It’s Too Cold to go Outside – Maybe He Needs a Coat!
Winter temperatures this year have been brutal. And not only do we not like to be out in the cold weather, neither do our pets! While some dogs are made to live in chilly climates, not all dogs are. And yes, some dogs really do need coats to go outside...
How to Socialize Your Puppy
Like parenting a child, when you adopt a puppy you take on certain responsibilities. With your child, you expect that you are going to teach them to interact with you and the world around them. You are going to teach them how to behave in certain...
Would You be Able to Pass a Petting Consent Test?
Many people assume that since dogs can't verbally speak to us that they can't communicate with us. Just about any dog owner can tell you that isn't true though. Dogs have very clear communication methods. Dogs communicate with us through actions and...