Posted on October 14, 2013 by Niki - Expert Advice and Tips
Getting Started You will need a snack pack of treats for this exercise. Each step will consist of 10 repetitions. Count out 10 treats beforehand so you can keep track of your success. Be sure to keep your training sessions short and fun to keep your dog interested in the game of training. 1. Nose-Touch…
Posted on September 25, 2013 by Kristen - Uncategorized
I have spent the last 11 years studying behaviourism and applied behaviour analysis in order to create a comprehensive model for the systematic application of philosophy, methodology, and theory to observe communication and influence more socially acceptable behaviour in dogs. My Behavior Consulting Practice has been exclusively maintained through science and with very little consideration…
Posted on August 9, 2013 by Kristen - Uncategorized
Getting Started You will need a snack pack of treats and a yogurt lid for this exercise. Count out 10 treats beforehand so you can keep track of your success. Be sure to keep your training sessions short and fun to keep your dog interested in the game of training. If at any time your…
Posted on July 29, 2013 by Kristen - Uncategorized
One of the worst risks to a dog’s health is being overweight. An overweight dog is neither happy nor healthy. Being overweight puts your dog at risk of developing several illnesses and diseases (like diabetes, heart disease, and arthritis), and also increases their chance of injury from excess pressure on bones and joints. The truth…
Posted on July 11, 2013 by Kristen - Uncategorized
Periodontal disease has traditionally been one of the most common and most overlooked health conditions in our pets. What is periodontal disease? In practical terms, it is bleeding gums, sore teeth, bad breath, and in extreme cases, jaw bone infections. Many veterinarians think back to “doggy breath” and blood on chew toys of our childhood…