Learning Pet First Aid Can Save your Dog’s Life
Q-What is the busiest day of the year for dogcatchers? DID YOU KNOW? It is estimated that 92% of dogs and cats will experience an emergency during their lifetime, and…
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More Hot Weather SafetyTips for Pets
Happy Summer Everyone! June 21st is the longest day of the year and in central Indiana right now, it just might be the hottest. As you can tell I am…
Summer Safety for your Pet
The weather in central Indiana has been extremely hot and humid this past week. Given the extreme temperatures, it is a good time to remind all pet owners to take…
Technology is a valuable dog training resource.
Today is February 29, 2012-Leap Day. It was an absolutely gorgeous day in Muncie, IN. Sunny skies and 70 degree temps. The perfect day to practice loose leash walking and…
Timing, Patience, Consistency=3 keys to Successful Training
Timing, Patience and Consistency After teaching group classes and private lessons for quite some time now, I have observed some common traits among all clients. Almost all of them have…
Reflections and Resolutions for 2012
As the end of 2011 comes to a close, it is time to reflect on your experiences (both positive and negative throughout the year). As we reflect on our experiences,…
Holiday Safety Tips for Pets
As I was working on a holiday safety tip blog, I was researching information and came across this article from Drs Foster and Smith. This piece is extremely detailed and…
Durable Dog Training Toys
I have recently acquired another dog in my home. For the record I have Sandy, an 8 –yr old lab mix, Ranger, an 8-yr old Golden Retriever, Sheba, a 5-yr…
Dogs are Blessings-Count Each One
The month of November is always a great time to reflect on the year and take a minute to think about how far your dog has come. Think about it…