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Bob Burnell I am very sorry this is our last training session. Although your visits meant work, I enjoyed them–and I think Stormy did too. All my friends are delighted that Stormy no longer jumps on them. And, they have also said that there is a world of difference in her behavior. I am happy…

Many times people come across a situation in training their dog and they get frustrated when the dog will not obey. They blame the dog by yelling at it, giving physical corrections, an may even end the session in a bad mood. They blame the dog for its performance. We must get into the mindset…

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Fleas- The most common parasite. Infested dogs can suffer from blood loss, itchy skin and can contract tapeworms if untreated. Symptoms include excessive scratching and hair loss. Care should be taken as some flea remedies are highly toxic. Ticks- A form of external parasite and can cause paralysis, anemia, and serious diseases such as Lyme…

Cystis- An infection in the bladder. Common in both male and females. Symptoms include frequent urination with possible blood in urine. Urination may appear difficult and painful. Females sometimes have a vaginal discharge and lick the vulva often. Treatable with antibiotics. Common symptoms of urinary problems include excessive drinking and urination, straining to urinate, frequent…

Distemper- A highly contagious vital disease. Symptoms may include seizures, lack of coordination, uncontrollable twitching and paralysis. Distemper is frequently fatal. Hepatitis- A highly contagious virus, which is usually spread to a susceptible dog by contact with an infected individuals urine, stool or saliva. Symptoms include fever, red eyes, and discharge from eyes, nose and…

Few people understand what proper socialization is, and how critical it is to reducing dog bites. Proper socialization- the act of teaching the dog to not react by de-sensitizing him to those things he will encounter in daily life. The positive exposure of the puppy to many situations and environments that the puppy may encounter….

One of the best ways of avoiding problems associated with owing a dog, aside from training, is selecting a dog that most closely fits into your lifestyle. Do some research into the various breeds so that you can make an informed decision. That cute puppy may grow up and be a dog that was not…

Close your eyes and imagine having your dog be the dog you always wanted and knew he or she could be. He comes when called, sits when told, and even better… he enjoys doing it. He doesn’t jump on the guests and doesn’t take you for a walk. Those annoying habits like barking and digging…

Behavior drives are the instincts that make a dog act the way he does. Almost everything a dog does can be attributed to a specific behavior drive. The key is to manipulate a dog’s natural drives to create wanted behavior. Recognized main drives are; the sociability drive, the food drive and the prey drive