Sporting a turquoise sweatshirt with the word “OBEDIENCE” across the front, Vladae Roytapel enters the Birmingham Dog Park and commands respect from every canine. As each defiant dog approaches Roytapel at full speed, barking and ready to pounce, he pronounces an assertive “AAAHHHHHHHCHT!” The dogs become quiet and calm instantaneously. “This sound imitates the real canine […]
Ask the Trainer: Kirstin McMillan On Training A Travel-Ready Dog
Training a Travel-Ready Dog Don’t let the blond hair and bubbly personality fool you – when it comes to training dogs Kirstin McMillan is as good as it gets – and she’s got the pedigree to prove it! A third generation animal trainer, she now heads the canine enrichment center at LA Dogworks (LAdogworks.com), where […]
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 […]
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? […]
Meet Jesse, The Most Well Trained Jack Russell Of All Time
If you’re a dog lover, you’ve probably seen “Useful Dog Tricks performed by Jesse.” on YouTube, a videothat has garnered more than 14 million views in 2 years and a half! Tail always wagging, the Jack Russell merrily turns a lamp off and on, opens and closes drawers, pull off his booties, cleans countertops […]