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Product Review–I.Q. Treat Ball
Product Review--I.Q. Treat Ball I have tried a crazy number of kibble dispensing toys over the years--they wobble, they bobble, they roll, they slide, they teeter, they flip, they bounce, and they spin. They each have their pros and their cons and each have their...
read moreSocial Dog Walks in Pittsburgh!
Social Dog Walks Socialization is not just about play. I think sometimes dog owners think that the only way that their dog can socialize is through rough-housing with other dogs. There is so much value in dogs going on walks together, going on hikes together, and...
read moreSpring is here … and so are the crazies!
Spring is here ... and so are the crazies! Although it hasn't really felt like spring in my neck of the woods yet (I mean, it was snowing yesterday when I was playing with Shayne and Rio outside!), it is indeed getting to that lovely time of year. With spring comes...
read moreCalming Treats–A Review
Calming Treats--A Review Over the last year I have suggested a product called "Calming" by Pet Naturals to a variety of clients and students dealing with a variety of anxiety based behaviors. It wasn't until recently that I had personally used the treats. I've used...
read moreNot All Rescues are Responsible
Not All Rescues are Responsible In just the last three weeks I have come across a handful of news stories about various raids or incidents involving rescues--even very well known and "respectable" ones that involved neglect, abuse, fraud, and dangerous dogs. These...
read moreDoggie Daycare the Chuck-E-Cheese of the Dog World
Doggie Daycare--the Chuck-E-Cheese of the Dog World Over the last 5-10 years or so there has been a huge uptick in the world of doggie daycare. In my area the number of facilities offering this service has gone from 2 or 3 to about quadruple that number. Even as the...
read moreRio, an almost Therapy Dog!
Rio, an almost Therapy Dog! It took a few trips to Ohio but once I get his paperwork signed by his vet, have them run a fecal exam, and send in the paperwork, Rio will officially be a Therapy Dog! I am so excited! Our last visitation was pretty fantastic. We visited...
read moreWordless Wednesday–Easter Doggie Edition
Wordless Wednesday--Easter Doggie Edition Shayne and Rio have actually been classically conditioned to tolerate being dressed up in head gear... they dont love it, but they don't mind it and will tolerate...
read moreEffects of Stress on Performance
Effects of Stress on Performance I was reminded yesterday of a very important lesson that many handlers need to be reminded of--whether for dogs competing in events or for dogs in everyday life, stress (good or bad) can have a negative effect on their reliability....
read moreFormer Foster Dog Linus!!!
Former Foster Dog Linus!!! Yep, you heard that correctly! Linus was officially adopted this past weekend (it's been a busy week and I haven't had time to share the good news)! I am so excited for him because I know he's in the best possible home for him! They will...
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