by Niki Tudge | Aug 4, 2017 | Pet Care Articles & Tips, Training Your Pet
Teaching Your Dog to Like Praise Praise must be rewarding to your dog in order for you to use it as part of an effective training program. To understand what type of praise is valued by your dog experiment with the following: What tone of voice does your...
by Niki Tudge | Mar 7, 2017 | Pet Care Articles & Tips
By Niki Tudge Many pet owners are unaware of the significant affect heartworms can have on their pet’s health. Heartworms are solely transmitted by mosquitoes which leave animals in the south, and especially Florida, at risk year round. After biting an infected dog,...
by Niki Tudge | Jan 17, 2017 | Pet Care Articles & Tips
Written by Niki Tudge Dear Veterinarian, There are numerous professional organizations that offer membership and credentials in the field of animal training and behavior. Few, however, hold their members to a strict code of conduct which involves the...
by Niki Tudge | Sep 29, 2016 | Pet Care Articles & Tips
It is very sad what is happening in Canada with BSL. Don't sit back as a dog owner and think it does not impact you. There are lists of dangerous dogs breeds and those in favor of BSL will just work through the list. Help stop it before it gets to your dog!!!! ...
by DogSmith | Mar 29, 2013 | Company News & Views, Pet Care Articles & Tips, Pet Products
You Got the Puppy! But You Don’t Have the Time to Get the Training You Need? With Your Busy Schedule, Whether Your Pup is 8 months or 8 years – Leave the Training to Us! Of course you want to give your pet the basic training it needs to be a happy member of your...
by DogSmith | Jan 27, 2013 | Pet Care Articles & Tips
The world of dog walking and pet sitting is unregulated in most areas so anyone can potentially call themselves a professional Dog Walker or Pet Sitter. But, much like choosing the best care-givers for your children, it is essential that you make every effort to...