Saying Goodbye to Daisy
I recently published a Spotlight article titled “Canine Euthanasia-When You Should Say Goodbye” highlighting my geriatric dog Daisy. I prayed when Daisy’s time came, she would pass peacefully in her sleep due to a sudden medical event. But I knew the more likely...
What Are Tired Dogs?
The answer, any trainer will tell you, is good dogs! As discussed in my previous training articles, exercise releases good hormones, dopamine, oxytocin, serotonin, and epinephrine into the canine brain resulting in a calm and happy dog. Too often I come into training...
How to Deal with Your Dog’s Storm Phobia
Southwest Florida residents know storm season is approaching. If your dog has a storm phobia, it means he experiences an irrational and disproportionate response to thunderstorms. Both nature (genetics) and nurture (environment) contribute to phobia creation. Your dog...