That 100-year-old oriental carpet, the magnificent hand-crafted chair that dates back to the days of the revolution – your treasures which have stood the test of time cannot withstand the test of your animal’ antics! Returning home after a casual Saturday coffee you greet your new golden retriever puppy, body in full tail-wag-spasm. You look […]
Fire Hydrants and Dogs! The Facts about Territorial Marking!
The scene is a familiar one: a dog approaches a hydrant, sniffs it, lifts his leg and … well you get the idea. While not exclusive to dogs, territorial marking is certainly one of the behaviors most commonly associated with them. The behavior usually consists of a dog depositing small traces of urine on a […]
Puppy Training Tips From Celebrity Pet Training Experts
Aah, the joys of puppyhood: sleepless nights, soiled carpets, chewed shoes and other seemingly endless challenges to one’s sanity. I’m eternally grateful that the powers having influence over canine train-ability were gracious with my dog, Cardiff, who has evolved into well behaved adult. Of course, Cardiff did not train himself to acclimate to my imposed […]
Dog Trainer Rikke Brogaard Creates The “Kid-Dog” Family
If you’re looking for a dog trainer in the New York City area who specializes in positive methods, a great relationship with your dog, and has tons of fun doing it, then Rikke Brogaard is the trainer for you! She’s a Certified Pet Dog Trainer and a professional member of the Association of […]
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 […]
Don’t Complain, Train Your Pet!
Dogs are like children. No matter how much we love them, they never behave exactly the way we want them to 100% of the time; but, you can train your dog to behave, which is sometimes more than you can say for some children. Nobody wants an over-trained dog, right? Part of the reason […]