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Exercising Your Dog
This series on exercising your dog is by far one of my favorites. If there’s one thing we tell people… our secret weapon is exercise. So many behavioral issues stem from not getting enough of it. And so much goodness comes from getting enough of it! This particular article is the beginning of the series.
Training Treats
Join the fun! Treats are great for teaching your dog new skills, and just for fun too. This article describes the characteristics of good, healthy training treats that your dog will never tire of.
Is Your Dog Overweight?
Is your dog overweight? This article tells you what to look for. A thin body, for dogs as for humans, is easiest on the joints and bones—and on the food budget! The easiest way to test if your dog is overweight is to feel the ribs.
Commercial Dog Food
Healthy, ready-to-serve dog foods are commercially available. The major upside of commercial food is ease of use. In exchange, you lose some of the benefits of making your own dog food.
Dog Food Mixes
Dog food mixes are a nice option to provide a healthy meal without too much trouble. Basically, mixes include dehydrated and freeze dried healthy ingredients that have a long shelf life. You add the fresh ingredients.
Canine Good Citizen (CGC) Test
For anyone wondering about testing for the Canine Good Citizen (CGC) certification, this series walks you through training for, finding, and passing the test. There are many benefits of pursuing CGC certification with your dog.
Raw Dog Food: What’s Best for Your Dog
Raw food has more nutrients than cooked food. Since the menu varies, the dogs are always curious about “what’s for dinner tonight?” We have never had one instance of any disease, animal or human, because our dogs eat raw food.
Healthy Dogs Eat Healthy Dog Food
Spending a little time to prepare your own dog food will yield real, tangible benefits for your dog and for you. Less disease and allergies, good teeth, beautiful hair, less shedding, healthier doggie life.
Canine Good Citizen (CGC) Preparation #6: Good Vibes Are Important
This article gives an example of starting with hesitant energy, and transforming to good energy. You can accomplish so much more with your dog if you can make this adjustment.
“Cesar’s Rules, Your Way to Train a Well-Behaved Dog” by Cesar Millan with Melissa Jo Peltier
Book Review: “Cesar’s Rules Your Way to Train a Well-Behaved Dog” by Cesar Millan with Melissa Jo Peltier Review by Pam Marr Rybinski
Canine Good Citizen (CGC) Preparation #5: Reaction to Another Dog
Dealing with another dog pleasantly is one of the single most natural skills a dog is born with. So… one of the CGC tests – Test 8: Reaction to another dog – assesses the dog’s ability to act normal when another dog’s around. Too often, due to living in “our world” with a limited social life, some dogs behave unpleasantly when they see another dog.
“Pick a Pup” by Marsha Wilson Chall & Art by Jed Henry
Book Review: “Pick a Pup” by Marsha Wilson Chall & Art by Jed Henry Review by Pam Marr Rybinski
Home Alone, Part 3: Training the Human
How you feel and act when you leave the house and when you come back will affect how your dog behaves. Dogs are highly sensitive to our feelings. So this post is about training yourself to help your dog be comfortable while home alone.
Canine Good Citizen (CGC) Preparation #4: Calming Signals
Our 4th CGC class included a mix of skills, which is to be expected at this stage in our training. It again occurred to me how the class environment is so beneficial, because it provides easy access to people and dogs to practice with.
“Amazing Gracie, A Dog’s Tale” by Dan Dye and Mark Beckloff
Book Review: “AMAZING GRACIE, A Dog’s Tale” by Dan Dye and Mark Beckloff Review by Pam Marr Rybinski
Home Alone, Part 2: Walks Make It Work
No one likes to be cooped up all day. Giving your dog plenty of exercise will help her stay happy and calm when she’s home alone. Once you and your dog have learned to walk nicely together, get in the habit of going for a walk before you leave for work and again when you get home.
Canine Good Citizen (CGC) Preparation #3: Meeting Strangers
This is a team effort. It takes a village to raise a dog to be a good citizen. The class environment is ideal for practicing good experiences.
“Marley’s Big Adventure” by Susan Hill
Book Review: “Marley’s BIG ADVENTURE” by Susan Hill Review by Pam Marr Rybinski
Home Alone, Part 1: The Basics of Leaving Your Dog
Dogs absolutely can learn to be home without humans—and without doing the kinds of things humans don’t like, such as chewing sofa cushions. You just have to take it slowly, as with anything you try to teach.
