by Heidi Clayton | Aug 21, 2025 | Atlantic County, Cape May County, Editorial, Pets, South Jersey
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...
by Heidi Clayton | Aug 14, 2025 | Atlantic County, Cape May County, Editorial, Pets, South Jersey
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...
by Heidi Clayton | Aug 7, 2025 | Atlantic County, Cape May County, Editorial, Pets, South Jersey
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,...
by Heidi Clayton | Jul 31, 2025 | Features, Atlantic County, Cape May County, Pets, South Jersey
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...
by Michael | Jul 24, 2025 | Atlantic County, Cape May County, Editorial, Pets, South Jersey
By Heidi Clayton If you ask 10 dog trainers to define what they believe constitutes an aggressive dog, you will get 10 different opinions on what they feel aggression in dogs is. But you will most likely also get the answer of “I know it when I see it” from all of...
