Heidi Clayton
Why your dogs might be scratching all the time
By Heidi Clayton According to Nationwide Pet Insurance, atopic and allergic dermatitis is the number one reason for dog vet visits. Chronic skin issues can be a nightmare for pet owners because to eliminate them, you first need to figure out what is causing them. The...
Dog care 101: How to handle hot spots
By Heidi Clayton One of the most common skin ailments in dogs is the dreaded “hot spot.” Technically called acute moist or pyotraumatic dermatitis, hot spots can be a chronic issue for a lot of dogs and frustrating for their owners. To reduce or eliminate the...
How to make training click for your dog
By Heidi Clayton When using positive reinforcement to train a dog, one of the most effective and popular training methods is clicker training. Clicker training is, in my opinion, the most efficient method you can use to make not only the most of your time but to...
In dog training, ignoring your problems is sometimes a good thing
By Heidi Clayton Does your dog have the uncanny ability to know when you are on an important phone call and choose that time to stand directly in front of you and bark incessantly in your face, demanding attention? Do they continue to interrupt your phone call even...
