Teacher's Pet Dog Training by Stephanie Conklin

Whether caused by a true chemical imbalance or simply lack of exercise, a hyperactive dog is not fun to be around. True hyper activity in dogs is rare and often caused by a congenital defect. Most cases of hyper activity in dogs is due to a lack of stimulation and exercise. If you were forced to stay in the yard all day everyday with no outside stimulation, you might start digging holes or tearing things up also. Dogs are by instinct travelers and so no matter how large your ...backyard is or how many times you throw them a tennis ball, if they are not taken away from the house to "travel" with their pack, you will likely observe many unwanted behaviors. Another common mistake I see in dog owners is praise for behavior they are trying to stop. If your dog greets you by getting in your way, licking at your face, jumping on you, barking, spinning, etc. the last thing you want to do is pet the dog as a response. The dog takes that to mean you are happy with their behavior and are rewarding t... See more

Such a great article about one of the MOST important commands your dog should know, the recall command. Being able to get your dog to come to you when called can be a matter of life and death in certain situations.

So many people underestimate the importance of feeding your dog a high quality diet! There are so many foods out there that provide little to no real nutrition and are mostly made up of corn and grains. It is critical to read the ingredient list on the bag and do your research on possible diets. Not only will you be extending your dog's life but you will probably be saving yourself time in scooping poop. Higher quality foods contain less fiber and grains, which are the bulk of waste in poop. We

How many of us have arrived home to the horrifying site of one of our favorite objects chewed to pieces by our beloved pet! It is inevitable that if you own a dog, you will have at least one of these moments. There are some ways to curb this behavior though. This article gives a few examples of how to prevent this unwanted behavior. I think, especially for young dogs, the most important thing to remember is that a tired dog is a well behaved dog!!!

I am constantly amazed at parents who let their children run up to a strange dog and get face to face without ever saying a word to the owner! You wouldn't run up to a person on the street and act this way but somehow people think its ok to do it to dogs. Dogs deserve personal space and to be approached in a gentle manner. Many innocent dogs have been labeled as vicious due to the negligence of a parent in teaching their child how to approach a dog. For your child's safety and the well being of

As we honor those that we lost and those who fought to save the survivors on 9-11, lets not forget the furry ones as well!

When trying to stay cool on a day like today, its important not to forget our furry friends! Lucy loves a dog bowl of ice cubes and water on hot days! To tempt your puppy even more you can freeze chicken or beef broth to make a frozen treat! Stay cool!!!

Great article about a very common mistake, treating your dog like it is a person! We can love our dogs like they are human but treating them as a human is a disservice to their nature and what we love about them as pets!

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This is a great article for a very common issue with dogs, jumping up...

These are simple but very effective guidelines people should follow when dealing with their dogs!