Is ‘socializing’ your dog with other dogs a good thing to do?
Our dogs mean a lot to us and we want them to have the best life possible. We may feel that our dogs enjoy and need to romp with their own kind.Though that sounds ideal, consider that humans have spent thousands of years domesticating dogs so dogs would prefer humans...
Who should be answering your door?
Who should answer the door?? (Contributed by trainers Brenda and Andy Ray of Simcoe County Ontario) Many dog owners tell us they don’t mind their dog barking when someone comes to their door. It’s seldom because they have trouble hearing the doorbell or knock. They...
Does Breed Matter?
Beagles sniff, Shelties bark, Huskies pull, Afghans run, German Shepherds guard, and Chihuahuas sit on laps. How often are broad generalizations made about specific breeds of dog? How much impact does a dog’s breed have on its ability to be...