By Bobbie Bhambree CPDT
Pulling on leash is one of the most common complaints for people with dogs of all sizes, whether it is a 150lb. Mastiff or 8lb. Yorkie. In the first section of this two-part series I am going to discuss the many reasons why dogs pull. This may give you insight...
By Tracie Hotchner
Hi Tracie I listen to you often on Martha's Sirius station. I want to call in but time never allows for this, so I'm writing to you instead. I have an 11 year old Dalmatian who is in great health. My vet recommended Science Diet for him...
By Bobbie Bhambree CPDT
Puppies genenerally like to stick close to their people, especially
when they are very young. Some people like to call this the "velcro
phase." If you do lots of work with them at this age, you will have
more success when puppies enter adolescence around 6...
By Bobbie Bhambree CPDT
For a dog to have a true
understanding of a behavior means to hold that behavior until released. When we
say released, we mean hold that position until the handler gives a cue to say
the dog can break the position and do whatever he'd like to do in that...
By Laura Bennett
What vets accept my pet insurance plan?
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By Bobbie Bhambree CPDT
Teaching your dog to come when
called can be a life-saving behavior. It is also incredibly frustrating when
our dogs don't come when called. I addressed the logistics on teaching recall in the last article--there are a
few general rules about teaching...
By Tracie Hotchner
Hi,
I got 4 problem cats, and I still love them and want them. So here is my story. I have had Emma and Chloe( Litter mates 5 years old) since they were kittens, Well a year ago I lost my head and got Lex and Pumpkin from a friend because she had...
By Tracie Hotchner
Colleen: Hi, Colleen. I think I made a mistake and sent you a DOG TALK baseball cap instead of a CAT CHAT cap. Just checking. And again, thanks so much for supporting my fund drive for Morris Animal Foundation, to sponsor research...
By Tracie Hotchner
I am an avid listener to your Cat Chat; really helpful information and
advice. I now have something you may be able to help me with. We have a 6
year old classic blue British Shorthair, Cecil. He has been in good health
since we got him as a...
By Tracie Hotchner
Hi! I had to put down one of my rescues last week...he was 3 1/2 years old and the love of my life. I was devastated. My Kitty Rescue person, Jan Magnuson of Happy Strays Rescue, called me to tell me of a new gold and white kitty she thought I would...
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