What to do when your dog eats a sock
More than once I have fielded panicked phone calls from clients whose dogs have eaten inedible things ranging from socks, gloves, and underwear to chocolate or human heart medication. And more than once I have had to induce vomiting in my own dogs, who engaged in...
Atlantic County celebrates ‘Clear the Shelters’ Aug. 28-30
Looking for a fur-buddy companion as we move into fall? Your timing could not be better. Consider adopting a dog or cat from the Atlantic County Animal Shelter, Aug. 28-30, when all adoption fees will be half price during the annual “Clear the Shelters” promotion....
Try this ‘leave it’ exercise to prevent your dog from going rogue on walks
When you are training a reactive dog to not be reactive anymore, progress may seem slow at times. However, following a step-by-step process is crucial to turning your dog around. A valuable skill to teach them is a “leave it” command that relates to them exhibiting...
Atlantic County celebrates ‘Clear the Shelters’ Aug. 28-30
Looking for a fur-buddy companion as we move into fall? Your timing could not be better. Consider adopting a dog or cat from the Atlantic County Animal Shelter, August 28-30, when all adoption fees will be half price during the annual “Clear the Shelters” promotion....
Try this leash-reactive training exercise to make walking your dog safer
When training a leash-reactive/aggressive dog, the first consideration I have is that everyone from the owner, the dog, and other dogs is always safe. If you have never experienced a dog fight, they can be chaotic and terribly frightening for people. So, my first rule...
