Learn these leash-handling skills for better walks
By Heidi Clayton If you are trying to get your dog fit and want to walk them briskly for exercise but struggle with them pulling or biting on the lead, it may not be solely the dog’s fault. Most of the issues I see between dogs and humans on a lead are a result...
Local dog wins Westminster Best in Show
By Heidi Clayton On Feb. 11, history was made at the 149th Westminster Kennel Club Dog Show when a Giant Schnauzer was the first of his breed to win Best in Show. Grand Champion Gold Hearthmore’s Wintergreen Mountain TI CGC TKN FITB, also known as Monty, was selected...
Enlisting help for getting an overweight dog in shape
By Heidi Clayton Helping your dog stay in shape or lose weight can be a difficult task when you factor in the time needed, working, and family responsibilities. Sometimes, when people embark on a weight loss program, they enlist the services of a personal trainer to...
Get your dog on a treadmill
By Heidi Clayton If you have a treadmill in your house just taking up space, consider training your dog to walk on it. There are a few factors to consider when putting a dog onto a treadmill made for humans. However, for most dogs, it is perfectly fine to train your...
How to exercise an overweight dog responsibly
By Heidi Clayton Helping your dog lose weight is a process that involves first finding the right diet and then formulating an exercise plan that will take the weight off of them. In the world of show dogs, we call walking our dogs to get them fit “roadwork.” Roadwork...
