The right dog training tool for my dog may not be the right tool for your dog. This post looks at Gentle Leaders vs. pinch collars.
Cosmo
Stop a dog from nipping for treats My foster dog Cosmo is nuts about food. He will take a flying leap into his kennel for one piece of kibble, for example. When I get out the treats, Cosmo’s eyes bug out and he pants frantically. It’s extremely annoying. Although it’s nice to have a treat-motivated …
My foster dog Cosmo is teaching me to rely mostly on positive reinforcement training, to be patient and relaxed and to be creative in finding ways to boost his confidence. He reminds me to simplify everything I ask of him. Instead of expecting Cosmo to remain in a 20-minute stay, yield to me in doorways …
I doubt I will buy a puppy from a breeder unless the dog will be used for some specific kind of work. I am interested in buying a protection dog, for example, and it will not come from a shelter. People will criticize this decision. But I have made the choice never to judge anyone by …
Sometimes I foster dogs and cats that are up for adoption with rescue groups. To foster an animal means to provide it with a loving home until it gets adopted. I usually post my foster animals on Craigslist one time each as a way to get more attention to them. Do you think it’s a good …
I have become very picky about which dogs I will foster. I have no interest in a high-energy foster dog. I do not have the patience for kennel training. I do not have the right set-up for working through dog separation anxiety. I don’t have the energy for a puppy. I won’t take anything that’s aggressive …