Positive Reinforcement Training
In our June article, we introduced the topic of Positive Reinforcement in training dogs. In recognition of Train Your Dog Month, we thought we would discuss its benefits and techniques a bit further. What is Positive Reinforcement (PR) training? PR is the introduction of a pleasant stimulus after the desired action. PR training uses rewards…
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Infectious Disease Transmission
There has been news recently about an increase in respiratory infections in dogs in our area. This article can help pet owners understand the dynamics at work with disease transmission and vaccination protection, and also how to evaluate the risks and rewards of a social environment where their dog will be exposed to other dogs. Just…
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Ready Your Dog for House Guests
While some dogs can’t wait to make new friends, others can be overwhelmed meeting too many people at once. Here are some helpful tips on ways to manage dog and house guest interactions. Greetings Staggering guests’ entrances so they don’t all arrive at once can be an effective way of managing interactions. If you have…
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Fall Safety Tips
Here are some tips for the changing of the seasons to ensure your pets stay happy, healthy, and safe! 1. Avoid mushrooms and molds. Mushrooms and molds can be dangerous for pets. Prevent them from eating them while roaming on walks or hikes or playing in your yard. If your dog eats a mushroom or mold, try…
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Tools to Manage Dog Incontinence
While training plays a big part in ensuring dogs do their business where you want them to, there are a number of health and age-related reasons why dogs have accidents. Your dog’s loss of bladder control can be extremely frustrating and worrisome for a pet owner but putting a plan together to address can often…
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Caring for your Pets Coat
Your dog’s coat is an indicator of overall health. Dogs with fine, curly, or double coats experience mats more frequently than other breeds. Mats can cause skin irritation, extreme discomfort, and pain as well as hide parasites like fleas. In more severe cases, a mat can become pelted, preventing the coat from allowing air to…
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Saying YES to Positive Reinforcement
Do you recall the feeling you had when your parent would give you your allowance for doing your chores? It made you want to continue completing your chores, right? That’s called Positive Reinforcement. Similarly, dogs are motivated to perform behaviors for treats, food, and praise. Positive Reinforcement trains your dog to associate a reward with a…
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Reservations: The Inside Story
It’s been a wild ride since the pandemic! We’ve had to toss our demand forecast models out the window due to high demand year-round. That’s exciting news, because staffing for a constant level of demand rather than seasonal ups and downs is much easier. It has allowed us to build a great team of employees and it…
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Keeping Your Dog Active
In observation of Canine Fitness Month, ideas to keep your dog active for their physical and mental well being. Consider Group Play Focused Daycare. Because dogs are pack-minded animals, playing and interacting with other animals helps them learn social cues that are critical to their development. Group Play situations also bring any undesirable traits to your…
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