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Phoenix dog training

NATIONAL DOG BITE PREVENTION WEEK! MAY 20-26TH

In celebration of National Dog Bite Prevention Week. Many kids are bitten each year in the United States. Many of these bites are preventable if...
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How to teach your kids to approach unfamiliar dogs safely

It is important for adults to teach children how to safely approach an unfamiliar dog and how to protect themselves if they come in contact with an...
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The Walk: what to do and NOT do on the leash

As per the request of one of my readers, this topic covers good and bad technique to teaching puppies to walk on the leash, and how to discern the...
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Dog breeds that make the best trail riding companions

  • Trail dogs
  • March 28, 2012
Recreational horseback riding is very popular, especially in the southwestern US, where stunning terrain, exceptional weather and lots of wide-open...
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Excessive barking

I love dogs with all my heart. I have devoted most of my adult life (as well as parts of my pre adult life) towards rescuing, rehabilitating,...
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The Dog Park: Rules of Etiquette

The Dog Park. For many dog owners, this phrase strikes fear deep down into their core. It's a place where dogs are set loose, and people have...
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WHY can't you just stop BARKING???

Recently, an old highschool buddy of mine wrote that his dog often barks at him when it wants him to throw the ball, even when they are not playing...
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Horseback riders reveal what makes a great trail dog

Horseback riding is a very popular recreational activity, especially in Arizona where the back country offers spectacular scenery with trails that...
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What to do if you lose your dog while on vacation

An announcement recently went out. A Colorado couple lost their dog while they were vacationing, had to abandon the search and return home to work....
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Final Part Three of our Puppy and Dog Training Makeover!

I hope you've enjoyed the first two parts to my series about puppy and dog training. Let's finish up with a recap of all you've learned...
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