Advice for Working at a Doggie Daycare
Working as a doggie daycare employee can be a rewarding job, but it can also be a bit overwhelming for those who have never interacted with dogs in a large group before. Without proper knowledge about how to act around a group of dogs and what to watch out for, doggie daycare employees may miss […]
This Is What to Do When a Dog ONLY Trusts You
Having a dog with trust issues can be challenging in many ways. Not only does it make it difficult for the dog to be cared for by anyone other than its owner, but it also can escalate into other fear-based negative behaviors such as fear biting or incontinence. Training distrust out of a dog is […]
Finding Flea Droppings on Dogs, But No Fleas?
You may have noticed little specs of what you suspect to be flea droppings on your dog without seeing any live fleas. But why would you see one and not the other? There may be no live adult fleas on your dog, even with the presence of flea droppings. Treatment will still be necessary, as […]
4 Reasons Why You Should Not Bite Your Dog If It Bites You
Many people have heard, read, or even seen the advice to bite your dog if it bites you. Allegedly, inflicting this same tit-for-tat behavior on your dog communicates that biting is bad and prevents future biting. But this isn’t true. Biting your dog if it bites you is an ineffective correction and training method. It […]