Bash Dibra, celebrated dog trainer to such human superstars as Mariah Carey, Kim Basinger, Matthew Broderick and Sarah Jessica Parker, wrote a book titled, StarPet and holds Star Pet Workshops, an animal-actors workshop designed to transform even the most dedicated couch potato pets into bono fido performing stars. If your pet is ready […]
Born To Bark: Why Your Dog Howls, Growls, and Grunts!
If you could change one thing about your dog, what would it be? Not his soulful eyes. Not his wagging tail. Not the way he smothers you with affection. There’s a lot to love about man’s best friend, but what about his barking? Not the “ruff ruff, woof woof, happy to see you at […]
Did You Ever Wonder How Dogs Speak?
Translating How Dogs Speak with Renowned Dog Trainer Bash Dibra! The Bark Says— A loud, repeated bark, sometimes accompanied by a growl or snarl: conveys aggression or dominance. (“Get away from here or I’ll bite you!”) Sharp, short barks: alert to intruders or danger (“What? What? What?”) A light, high-pitched bark: an invitation to […]
Las Vegas Animal Trainer Gregory Popovich Shares His Secrets!
Gregory Popovich is a professional cat trainer who has taught cats to perform amazing circus-style tricks for television and stage. Cats are notoriously independent, leaving many owners to believe that their house pet is not trainable. Popovich dispels that myth in his books, You Can Train Your Cat: Secrets of a Master Cat Trainer published […]
The Dog Training Monks of the New Skete Monastery
The monks of the New Skete monastery in upstate New York are as traditional as it gets. They are members of the Eastern Orthodox Church, which seeks to adhere as closely as possible to community standards set by the original Christians themselves, Jesus Christ and his Twelve Apostles. Daily regimens of prayer and […]
Top 10 Reasons to Exercise With Your Dog This Winter!
Are you feeling cabin fever, post Blizzard 2016? Then exercise! You know it’s good for you. Exercising increases energy, strengthens muscle, keeps joints limber and weight down, helps you live longer and simply improves overall health. But, sometimes our motivation to exercise is low. This is why most of us have workout partners, right? […]