Leash your dog in public places
There are people in the world who, for whatever reason, do not want to meet or pet your dog. Some people who do not want your dog loose in public areas, and they are well within their rights to feel that way. It is not only basic dog etiquette to keep your dog on a...
Mays Landing Man receives 2nd Service Dog from Canine Companions
24-year-old Dylan Tarapilli was recently matched with Canine Companions service dog named Phaedra! Dylan is overjoyed about how Phaedra is making such a big difference for him. Phaedra is a two-year-old Lab/Golden Retriever cross specially bred and trained by...
Can training change a dog’s temperament?
Your dog’s personality plays a huge role in what you can realistically accomplish when teaching them obedience, especially if they are showing signs of having what people consider a poor temperament or attitude. In over 20 years of breeding my own Bull Terriers,...
How much does breed determine a dog’s breed and behavior?
When I am assessing any dog or puppy that has, let’s say, an undesirable characteristic, such as aggression, the first thing I consider is the dog’s overall temperament. In my opinion, a dog’s temperament is the single most important factor in what makes a...
What qualifies as aggression in dogs, and when should owners seek help?
By Heidi Clayton If you ask 10 dog trainers to define what they believe constitutes an aggressive dog, you will get 10 different opinions on what they feel aggression in dogs is. But you will most likely also get the answer of “I know it when I see it” from all of...
