Growing up, most of us were probably taught that you should not approach a dog if he his snarling at you and showing his teeth; that’s a pretty clear body language cue not to approach. But when is teeth bearing not an indicator to back off? Although it’s commonly confused with a snarl, submissive grinning [...]
Read More body language, training adviceThe Capital of Texas Triathlon is coming back to Austin in a few weeks and along with this event comes the Doggie Du Dash! The Austin Subaru Doggie Du Dash gives man (or woman) and best friend the chance to compete in tandem with a 200 meter open water swim, followed by a 1 mile run for the [...]
Read More dog park, events, localAbsolutely! Although I say that without hesitation, there are some exceptions and conditions that must be met if you’re going to allow your dog on the furniture. Make sure they are only allowed onto the couch or bed when invited. There are going to be times when you don’t want them automatically jumping onto the [...]
Read More training adviceSome of us like to hear our dog’s tags jingle as they run as it lets us know where they are and can be heard starting to come when called. Other owners dislike the constant jingle when their dogs run, jump onto the couch or scratch, especially when living in a household with multiple dogs. [...]
Read More dog park, product reviewRetractable leashes, sometimes referred to as flexileads, are pretty common to find in a dog owner’s stash of dog items. Leashes play a very important role in training your dog and sure, they may sound like a good idea as you can control the length of your dog’s leash from moment to moment, but just like any training [...]
Read More product review, training adviceThe American Kennel Club recently announced their annual list of the most popular dog breeds in America. The AKC’s 2012 most popular dog breeds list is very similar to the 2011 and 2010 most popular breeds list, but with a few changes. The Beagle and Golden Retriever have both gained ground on the Yorkshire Terrier, knocking the terrier to [...]
Read More breeding, factsWe recently stumbled across a new site called DogVacay. The company allows anyone who wants to host dogs in their home to apply for a listing. It’s up to the homeowners to set their own price, allows them to choose their own schedules, and even select what type and size of dogs they are willing [...]
Read More internet, product reviewIt’s that time of year again – get ready for the 14th Annual Mighty Texas Dog Walk! For those of you who are unfamiliar with the event, the Mighty Texas Dog Walk is a gathering of dogs and their owners for a 3 miles stroll through downtown Austin in attempt to bring the Guinness World’s Record [...]
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