Please pick up after your dog in public spaces
After last week’s installment regarding dogs not being off-lead in public parks and spaces, I received a very nicely worded email that asked if I could remind dog owners to clean up their dogs’ poop when out on walks. I could not agree more that there is no...
Leash your dog in public places
There are people in the world who, for whatever reason, do not want to meet or pet your dog. Some people who do not want your dog loose in public areas, and they are well within their rights to feel that way. It is not only basic dog etiquette to keep your dog on a...
Can training change a dog’s temperament?
Your dog’s personality plays a huge role in what you can realistically accomplish when teaching them obedience, especially if they are showing signs of having what people consider a poor temperament or attitude. In over 20 years of breeding my own Bull Terriers,...
How much does breed determine a dog’s breed and behavior?
When I am assessing any dog or puppy that has, let’s say, an undesirable characteristic, such as aggression, the first thing I consider is the dog’s overall temperament. In my opinion, a dog’s temperament is the single most important factor in what makes a...
