Training Owners to Train Dogs

If I can't understand a dog owner's personal situation, and get to know them, I can't get their dogs to behave them properly.

Animal Neglect

Case study of two dogs that are neglected by their owners... and there's nothing we can do about it.

Anger Has No Place In Dog Training

This article is a case study regarding anger. Dog training doesn't go so well if you get angry with your dog.

Another Dog Attack That Didn't Have To Happen

A man was handing out fliers, door to door, for a restaurant. Instead of leaving them at the gate of one house, he entered the gate and was attacked by the owner's pit bulls and severely injured. The owner had a Beware of Dog sign, which the man couldn't read. Here's my opinion...

Look, I hate it that this man was injured. I'm not a violent person. I don't ever want someone to be hurt. But, it's just stupid to enter into someone's property, past a gate, without permission. You can be shot. You can be attacked by their dogs. That's life. It sucks, but people and dogs do things to protect themselves from intruders, such as install gates, post warning signs, and getting dogs. Everyone knows this. Thus, this guy did something stupid and paid the price of his stupidity. And so did the owner since one of the attacking dogs died in the custody of animal control.

My only suggestions for the owner in the future would be to put a lock on your gate (though I've posted stories of people climbing fences and being attacked by dogs, so even that isn't fool proof), and posting a No Trespassing sign, to increase the legal cost to the intruder for entering without permission. My suggestions to those who would pass out fliers... stay on public property, and don't enter private property without permission. Sorry this guy got hurt, but there's no way to legislate IQ or wisdom. Do stupid things, pay the price.

Antisocial Dogs

Not all dogs are safe to pet. I am amazed at the number of people who get bitten when petting dogs they don't know. I never do this. I take time to get to know a dog, and for the dog to get to know me, before I start petting any dog. Dogs don't just bite out of fear. Some are socially aggressive. Here are more thoughts on this topic.

Do You Need A Personal Protection Or Guard Dog?

Are you buying a dog to protect you from criminals? Better read this article!

So, You Want To Be A Dog Whisperer?

A lot of people want to know what a "dog whisperer" is, and how you become one. This article explains what it means and what it takes.

Cancer Propensity By Breed Of Dog

Is your dog at high risk for getting cancer? Trupanion pet insurance released a study today that might help answer that question. Cancer-related pet insurance claims were most common in German shepherds, golden retrievers, rottweilers and doberman pinschers

Strange. There doesn't seem to be a common thread here regarding which dogs get cancer and which ones don't, except maybe based on the past popularity of the breed.

I ALWAYS recommend putting dogs away when having a large party at your home. Too much risk the dogs will get in trouble or guest do something stupid

If you haven't trained your dog in a while, I'm sure you & your dog need a tune up. If you live in the Phoenix / Scottsdale AZ area give me a call

Its important to be able to keep your cool and stay positive and clear headed when trainin or handling a dog

I'm more determined than even the most willful and stubborn dog

A dog is a daily obligation. If you are responsible don't get a dog

These upcoming elections on the local level will directly affect your dog. Vote Pro Dog! (Pro-dog activists listed on sidebar)

I know of dog trainers that fake their credentials. There are crooks in every field of human endeavor

Even trained dogs need tune ups

I see way too many fat dogs doing hard hikes. Hey, its not safe to overwork an unfit dog!

Your emotional wellbeing directly affects your dog's behavior

A lot of the worst dog laws are the product of a bunch of attention seeking politicians.

If I can't get an owners thinking straight, I can't get their dog to behave them properly