The Evolution of a Dog Boarding, Doggy Daycare, and Dog Training Facility. Part 1-The Early Years…… Karen Abell, B.S. I have been asked many times by numerous people how I got into the dog business. Well it truly started over 40 years ago…… I was born and raised in a rural area of Western Kentucky.…
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Mealtime with Your Dog Gabby Jimenez, B.A. Every house has its own mealtime routines for the four-leggers and two-leggers alike. Finding the routine that works best for your dog and family is important; this includes the diet you feed, when you feed it, and how you feed it. As long as you and your dog…
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Having a dog with a list of medical issues can be stressful. Every day you worry. You have this long list of medications to follow, scheduled potty breaks, exercises or walks to keep up with, vet appointments, therapies, etc. But what about when you can’t keep up with your routine? What about when you get burnt out and…
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Treats, Treats, and more Treats! Gabby Jimenez, B.A Every dog training program starts with a good treat, and each dog has his own taste preferences; some dogs are picky while others will scarf down most anything you offer. My personal dog will eat pretty much anything, well except raw carrots and broccoli (Bruiser declares veggies…
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Living with a Dog with Medical Needs Hailee Mink Once upon a time, I adopted a puppy; I call him Levi. You might have heard our story before, or kept up with other blogs about us. Levi was rescued from horrifying conditions, in a place that such rescue organizations could never have imagined housed four…
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How to Be a Better Dog Trainer & Dog Parent by Accepting Your Dog’s Limitations Gabby Jimenez, B.A. I recently returned from a trip to Portland, Oregon. My trip was a combination of education and fun; I attended the Clicker Expo a dog training conference in addition to visiting with some family in the area.…
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Walking My Fear Reactive Dog Gabby Jimenez Are you constantly on the lookout when you are outside with your dog? Do you frequently walk your dog before the crack of dawn or late in the dark of night? Then you are probably the parent of a fearful dog. These are just some of the steps…
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Dog Personalities Are Similar to Humans Karen Abell B.S. Have you ever taken the time to take a deeper look into who your dog is beyond the furry cuteness and funny wigglies? Have you considered your dog beyond their dog obedience training and dog behavior of either obeying or disobeying. If you have you might…
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