Thoughts
Musings on dog related situations. Ranging the gamut from practical rants to philosophical meditations, these are the things rattling around in my head put forward to invite discussion.
Sep
04
2023
Conquer Canine Challenges: 6 Dog Training Strategies for Environmental ManagementThis post contains affiliate links. Please read our full Disclosure PolicyEnvironmental Management is vital in the prevention and treatment of common problems. Maintaining good management in your home can prevent...
Jun
30
2023
Behavior Medications for Dogs: A GuideAs a dog lover, witnessing your furry friend struggle with behavioral issues can be heartbreaking. From anxiety and aggression to compulsive disorders, such problems can significantly impact your pet's quality of life. Fortunately, various...
Apr
01
2023
Building Better Behavior Without Prong Collars or Choke ChainsSimpawtico Dog Training, LLC does not endorse, recommend, or use prong collars, choke chains, and the available variations of these tools, such as the Starmark™ collar or the fur saver. Tools...
Jan
06
2023
Don't Use a Head Halter Unless You Have To: What You Need To KnowSimpawtico Dog Training does not recommend using head halters (sometimes called "head collars") in dog training. Despite being marketed as a temperate management tool, they have...
Jun
21
2017
9 Tips for Living With a Dog - Foundations for Dog Owners
Many people in the education world are probably familiar with the work of Harry Wong, a nationally known educator, and speaker. His book The First Days of School...
Jun
14
2017
Breeders and Trainers Q&A - Interview with BreedingBusiness.com
Recently, I was contacted by BreedingBusiness.com about the relationship between breeders and trainers. They sent over some questions for a short interview
Q: What opinion do trainers have about dog breeders?
Our opinion of...
Mar
07
2017
Farewell, Bobo
As some of you may know, we lost our beloved Boston Terrier, Bobo, in February of 2017. As of this writing it's still pretty fresh and raw.
I want to tell Bobo's story. I want to honor his amazing...
Jan
24
2017
Separation Anxiety in Dogs - Tips, Resources, and HelpThis post contains affiliate links. These won't cost you anything, but the commissions we may earn through them help offset the cost of dog treats. Thanks for your support! I have...
Nov
23
2016
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Holiday travel is hectic enough without having to manage your pets....
Nov
22
2016
pWelcome to part TWO of our travel trio series and in this post we'll be talking about getting a pet sitter for while you're away.
Now, This is the second post in our travel trio. In yesterday's post we discussed leaving your pet...
