Consistency
Inevitably when I talk to people about raising their puppies or work with them on behavior issues I talk about “follow through” and “consistency” and they think of me as…
Posts by Elisabeth
Fearful dogs: think tiny increments and the importance of how a treat is delivered
Working with small and fearful dogs is a fascinating project. Being afraid of getting up and down stairs is not that unusual a problem for dogs, but for tiny dogs…
Great information on vaccines
Listen to one of the leading experts on vaccines talk about the duration and efficacy of vaccines. http://hwcdn.libsyn.com/p/a/6/9/a6910161d5d94233/WoofMeowShow-2013-06-22-Vaccinations-1.mp3?c_id=5799632&cs_id=5799632&expiration=1551740914&hwt=7cce01fdcb0d77b8524a68d1451199c5
Nagging and prompting
We all hate to be nagged. Especially if we were about to respond and there it comes again! THE PESKY NAG! The reminder we did not need. How annoying!…
Puppy Training
I was going to write something about housetraining but I changed my mind. I think it is much more important to write something about another aspect of raising a puppy.…
Recent fun happenings at DogRelations
The incentive for teaching Lulu to run into the harness from a distance came from the owner who complained that she tended to back away from him when he tried…
Does size make a difference?
How often have you heard people say: My dog is just a small dog. She does not need training and she does not need to go out. Excuse me? Isn’t…
It’s always good to remember what your dog actually can do!
Just recently l got a call from a client who was complaining that he could not tie his shoes in peace because his puppy wanted to play with the laces.…
The Best Flea and Tick Prevention for Dogs: Know What to Avoid
Reader’s Note: This post was originally featured in Dogs Naturally Magazine Your Dog And Toxic Flea And Tick Prevention The advent of easy to use spot-on products has made flea…