Jennifer Wagaman has worked with a variety of dogs including pure breed and mixed breed shelter dogs. She currently owns a shelter dog that she adopted from Animal Control and is in the process of starting her own dog training business.
In talking to several Baltimore dog owners, it is clear that while many understand the importance of a daily walk few actually take the time to get outside and walk the dog each day.
The issue at stake is more...
It is springtime in Baltimore, which means the inevitable return of the thunderstorm. For many dog owners, this is a time of stress as the family dog dives for cover, chewing through door frames and trembling in fright. Thunder fright...
Many dog owners struggle to keep their dogs safe in the backyard. For one Baltimore dog owner in particular, preventing the dog from digging out from under the fence was a huge issue. Here are some tips that worked for...
As many Baltimore dog owners have recently discovered with their new dogs, puppies like to use their mouths in play. While this may seem cute at first, a puppy who is allowed to use its mouth in play will grow...
New puppies like to chew, just like babies like to put things in their mouths. Often this is for the same purpose too - teething. Baltimore dog owners do not have to put up with chewed up furniture, though, as there...
There are many reasons that Baltimore residents get a dog: companionship, service and protection are three of the main reasons. It is important that everyone is aware of some of the signs of aggression in a dog to ensure the...
Many Baltimore area veterinarians are prescribing medication for dogs whose behavior warrants medical interference. These behaviors are usually severe and can be dangerous to either the dog, the owner or other people near the dog. It is important to couple...
A leash reactive dog is not something specific to the Baltimore area. Training this seemingly aggressive and disruptive behavior out of a dog will keep both the dog and owner safer on walks.
One type of effective training when working...
A leash reactive dog might respond wonderfully in one of Baltimore's off leash dog parks, but when on the leash, the story is different. It is vital for dog owners to take steps to correct this behavior as...
Walking down a Baltimore street, one might meet any number of leash reactive dogs. These are the dogs who are walking calmly one minute and the next are straining at the end of the leash, trying to get to a...