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Crate Expectations
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on Friday June 14th, 2013 at 08:48 PM
So your puppy is doing great. Your pooch is crate trained and is not having accidents in the house. Now the question is when is it okay to leave your puppy out of the crate when you leave the house or go to sleep? Whether its housebreaking, chewing or getting into things, you have to resolve the issue before your dog can roam around your house unsupervised. A good rule of thumb is for your pooch to go eight months incident free before letting your dog out of their crate unsupervised. This...
Dr. Ian Dunbar at Morris K9 Campus
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on Friday June 7th, 2013 at 01:47 PM
Does your dog do something that you just cant understand? Are you interested in learning more about dog behavior and how it pertains to your pooch? Join Dr. Ian Dunbar next Saturday night at Morris K9 Campus as he takes a rare opportunity to answer the questions you have about your dog. Dr. Ian Dunbar is a well-known veterinarian and animal behaviorist who has been a pioneer in both puppy socialization and dog training. Dr. Dunbar graduated with his degree in Veterinary medicine from Royal...Road Trip - Helping Your Anxious Dog in the Car
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on Friday May 31st, 2013 at 04:23 PM
So you want to get outside with your dog? There are so many options for outdoor fun as the weather warms up, but the problem may be that you have a dog that doesnt enjoy car rides. Getting there is certainly NOT half the fun if your dog shows signs of stress, barks out the window or even vomits. Working to solve your dogs issues in the car can be beneficial to both you and your pooch. Try to determine what it is about the car that is causing your dogs stress. Though you may never know what...Dog Safety: Dog Bite Prevention
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on Saturday May 25th, 2013 at 05:51 PM
This week is national bite prevention week, and according to the American Veterinary Medical Association 4.5 million people are bitten by dogs in the United States alone. If you know how to read a dogs signs and educate young children on how to properly greet a dog, those numbers could significantly change. There are two things that every owner should consider when their dog encounters a situation with new people or situations that make them nervous. Remember that you are your dogs voice,...
I'm Trapped and I Can't Get Out-What to do when you and your dog are in a confined area
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on Friday May 17th, 2013 at 01:13 PM
Every dog needs a certain amount of space. This means you need to assess what your dog needs in the moment and take into account any prior history. When taking your dog in public its easy to run into situations where your dog can feel confined and trapped. Whether it be in the waiting room at the vets office or in the lobby of your dogs training school, knowing how to properly deal with the situation is important. Removing your pooch from the confined situation is always the recommended first...Stages of Fear: How to Help Your Dog When They're Afraid
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on Friday May 10th, 2013 at 08:41 PM
Dogs tend to wear their emotions right on their, well, paws. A happy dog is easy to spot, but can you tell when your dog is even the slightest bit afraid? Once you have learned to read the signs of stress in your dog (see our blog post Happy or Stressed Dog: Do You Know the Difference?), you can begin to tell what their fears and phobias are as well as how to properly deal with them. Severe stress in dogs can be caused by both fear and phobias, but it is important to know the different signs...
Prepping and Planning for Summer Pet Activities
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on Friday May 3rd, 2013 at 05:25 PM
The weather is getting warm and there is no better time to get outdoors and explore new things with your dog. Whether you are the adventurous type or just want to enjoy a casual outing to get some fresh air, there are plenty of fun activities that both you and your pup can enjoy. Before you take in the scenery together, you should gather the summer essentials necessary to keep your pooch safe in the great outdoors. Essentials for Summer Outdoor Activities with Your Dog: Travel bag: The...
Happy Dog or Stressed Dog: Do You Know the Difference?
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on Friday April 26th, 2013 at 03:46 PM
Its no secret that dogs dont speak English. So how do we communicate with our pets? Understanding your dogs body language is key to a good pet-owner relationship. Reading the signals that your dog gives off is important to determine what they are trying to tell you, whether its that they are happy, stressed or annoyed. Dog signals can be complex, but they can be generally broken down into a few categories; enjoyment, stress and enough already. If your dog is exhibiting 3 or 4 behaviors from...
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