Walking your dog is one of the pleasures and benefits of owning a dog. Studies have shown that when someone adopts a dog, their level of recreational walking is boosted, and this increased level of exercise is maintained over months and years. This is one of the reasons why dog ownership is so good for … Read More »
Dog Training
15 Ways to Enhance Your Dog’s Learning Ability
Is it possible to enhance your dog’s learning ability? The short answer is an emphatic YES! While some breeds like border collies, poodles and German shepherds are renowned for being the smartest canines, the truth is all dogs are capable of increasing their ability to learn. Dog parents can enhance their dog’s ability to learn … Read More »
How to Train Your Puppy to Stop Biting
Biting is an inevitable part of having a puppy, but it can also be one of the most frustrating and painful. When puppies play, they often bite, chew and mouth on people’s hands, limbs and clothing. This kind of behavior may seem cute when they’re six weeks old, but it’s not nearly so endearing when … Read More »
How to Prevent Unwanted Food Guarding in Dogs
Guarding food, possessions or territory is normal behavior in dogs. Wild animals who successfully protect their resources are more likely to survive than those who don’t. However, many pet parents find the tendency to guard valued items undesirable in our domesticated pets, especially when the behavior is directed toward people. What is Canine Food Guarding? … Read More »
Honoring America’s Military Dogs
National K-9 Veteran’s Day is held every year on March 13th to commemorate and honor America’s military war dogs veterans. This day was chosen because, on March 13, 1942, the army began training dogs for a new War Dog Program, also known as the K-9 Corps. This was the first time dogs were officially a … Read More »
9 Tips for Getting Your Dog to Stop Barking
Most dogs bark. Barking is a natural reaction for canines. We want our dogs to bark at intruders or to let us know something is wrong. But excessive barking can become annoying and problematic. Too often, dog owners react by yelling, which rewards this bad habit (we’ll get to this a little later). Many people … Read More »
What You Should Know About Our New Dog Obedience Training Program
Here at Canine Campus we are excited to announce a new obedience training program with the incredibly talented Patti Davieu. Patti brings more than thirty years of experience to the profession of dog training; she is passionate about helping her clients develop a bond with their dog and working as a team. Our dogs bring … Read More »
How Intelligent is Your Dog?
Dog owners love to think that their pup is the cutest, smartest, best behaved dog on the planet, right? But how do you tell if your pooch really is extra intelligent, as opposed to just normal “dog smart”? A word of caution: be careful what you wish for. Having an extra-intelligent dog can actually have … Read More »