House Training 101
Mar 10, 2011 03:00 PM Filed in: Puppies | Training Tips
Potty accidents can happen even with adult, previously house-trained dogs. It is not at all obvious to dogs that the bathroom rules in one place apply everywhere else. Read More...
No Free Lunch Policy
Mar 10, 2011 02:52 PM Filed in: Training Tips | Puppies
The No Free Lunch Policy is a training strategy that uses everyday situations to reward good manners and practice obedience without setting aside hours of special practice time. Applying the principle of the No Free Lunch Policy is simple. Whatever your dog wants, he has to work for. Read More...
The Rule of 7s in Puppy Socialization
Mar 10, 2011 02:35 PM Filed in: Puppies
I recently read a piece on puppy socialization that I thought made a lot of sense. It's the Rule of Sevens. It says that by the time your puppy is 7 weeks old it should be exposed to the following situations: Read More...
How to Train Loose Leash Walking
Mar 10, 2011 02:18 PM Filed in: Training Tips
It is not fun or safe for you to have a dog take you for a walk, and pulling while wearing a collar can actually damage your dog’s throat. It’s important to train loose leash walking to spare your arms—and your dog’s trachea. Since our dogs spend most of their time outside on-leash, training them to walk without pulling is better for everyone. Read More...
Obesity in Pets
Jan 31, 2011 03:05 PM Filed in: Canine Wellness
What causes obesity in pets?
The cause of obesity is excessive calorie intake and lack of adequate exercise. What’s the answer? Feed your dogs a controlled diet of high quality dog food. Don’t overfeed treats and avoid feeding human dinner scraps to your pets. Get out and exercise. Enjoy the out of doors and make it a part of your daily routine.
Sue Melus is a Certified Glenwood Springs Dog Trainer. Contact her at 970-510-0297.