by Niki Tudge | Feb 16, 2022 | Blogs To Help You Train Your Dog
I can still remember the first time I left a clients house feeling I had saved a dogs life. As I drove slowly away my emotions moved from tears to joy. The owners had become desperate, were stressed, losing sleep and fighting options and decisions they felt they...
by Niki Tudge | Mar 30, 2017 | Hillsborough County
Niki Tudge Ziv (2017) notes that there is “no evidence to suggest that aversive training methods are more effective than reward based training methods” and that, in fact, studies suggest “the opposite might be true – in both pets and working dogs.” Ziv (2017) suggests...
by DogSmith | Aug 9, 2011 | Pet Care Articles & Tips
Merrick Pet Care, Inc. of Amarillo, Texas is recalling a single lot of its Doggie Wishbone pet treat (ITEM # 29050, UPC # 2280829050, Lot 11031 Best By 30 Jan 2013) because they have the potential to be contaminated with Salmonella. FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE - August 8,...
by DogSmith | Jul 28, 2011 | Canine Rescue Resources Program
The Ten Rules to House train Your Dog in Ten Days. To listen to the accompanying podcast click here Depending on your dog, your family and your lifestyle, housetraining a dog can be anywhere from easy, to almost impossible. Many dog owners get lucky and in spite of...
by DogSmith | Jul 12, 2011 | Canine Rescue Resources Program
What I watched in PetSmart yesterday evening was not the training the corporate office believes is going on I witnessed a trainer grabbing a dog, pulling it almost off its feet and holding it by the neck while she starred aggressively into it face. Can somebody help ...
