Reasons to Consider the Martingale Collar Over the Choke Collar
A Martingale collar, also known as a limited slip collar, is a dog training collar that is made out of nylon or fabric to form a circle like most collars. However, the Martingale has a crescent shape at the back […]
By Carol Besler-Snell on 06/22/2016
FRAP (Frenetic Random Activity Periods)
What does it mean when your sweet, cute, gentle little pup suddenly shoots off the furniture, runs in circles, attacks any toy in sight, growls and barks like mad, and generally acts like a little kook? It means your puppy […]
By Carol Besler-Snell on 06/10/2016
What People Get Wrong When Socializing Dogs
Socialization is something that is taught to domestic dogs, not innately learned. While puppies learn a tremendous amount about interacting and communicating with other dogs from their mother and litter-mates—particularly between the ages of 5 and 8 weeks of age—there […]
By Carol Besler-Snell on 06/07/2016
Are You at Risk of a Dog Bite?
All dogs can bite—and will, if provoked beyond their limit. Even the sweetest and cuddliest pet dog that no one would have expected to bite. It’s something we should all be aware of, whether we are dog owners ourselves or […]
By Carol Besler-Snell on 06/02/2016
What I Learned Today from Pictures at Doggie Daycare
A journey through pictures to explain dog behavior.
By Carol Besler-Snell on 04/27/2016
