by Cindy Fertsch | Mar 7, 2024 | Atlantic County, Cape May County, Features, Pets, South Jersey
By Heidi Clayton It seems most people want to take their dogs to a dog park for socialization. They see it as a chance for their dog to meet other dogs and play. How much a dog can benefit or be ruined from this socialization depends on the individual dog. I say this...
by Cindy Fertsch | Feb 29, 2024 | Atlantic County, Cape May County, Features, Pets, South Jersey
By Heidi Clayton Numerous studies have proven that positive-based dog training works better than confrontational techniques. One confrontational method that has lost credibility is the “alpha roll,” made popular by the Monks of New Skete dog training book published in...
by Cindy Fertsch | Jan 20, 2023 | Atlantic County, Cape May County, Editorial, Health, Pets, South Jersey
Dog TailsBy Heidi Clayton I often hear from puppy owners who tell me that when they’re walking their puppy, the puppy will sometimes put the brakes and refuse to walk farther. Most of the time it’s because they have pushed their puppy to walk farther than their...
