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posted in 25 Aug, 2010 by Liz  

Make the Crate Pleasant for your Dog

Guest Post by Dr. Jessica Bradford. Dr. Bradford is a small animal veterinarian with 20 years experience in private practice, and a contributing writer for wooddogcrate.com. She shares her life with four dogs, so she can see first hand the many benefits of crate training.

If you are going to expect your dog to spend any [...]

posted in 17 Aug, 2010 by Liz  

Really Reliable Recall Seminar

posted in 18 May, 2010 by Guest Writer, Dianne Sarasin from Bark Busters Ottawa  

The Confidence Game

This is a fabulous, fun mental exercise; it’s great for bonding and to build confidence in dogs that lack it. This game is especially good if your dog feels uncomfortable with a specific family member.

Start hiding a ball or favorite toy in plain view (behind you) while sitting on the floor and telling the [...]

posted in 13 Apr, 2010 by Guest Writer, Dianne Sarasin from Bark Busters Ottawa  

Moving Tips For Dog Owners

With spring in the air, a lot of people are considering moving to a new home. Be sure to think of your pet along this process to make sure they don’t get lost in the shuffle.
At moving time, give the dog a chance to relieve bowels and bladder in a safe area on leash. Then [...]

posted in 23 Feb, 2010 by Guest Writer, Dianne Sarasin from Bark Busters Ottawa  

Can Dogs Tell if Their Human is Pregnant?

Dogs are connected to their people and their daily routines. They know when the people wake up, when and where they do certain chores, and whether it is a workday or the weekend. How? It’s quite simple: dogs are creatures of habit and they take into account the habits of those around them, too. Dogs [...]

posted in 9 Feb, 2010 by Guest Writer, Dianne Sarasin from Bark Busters Ottawa  

Working With Your Deaf Dog

Always keep the dog on a leash when outside of a fenced area. Deaf dogs cannot hear your voice, traffic, or literally any other noises to alert them to danger.
Start pairing hand signs with voice commands as soon as hearing loss is noted. Basic hand signs for sit come and down are usually all [...]

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