I realize this topic isn’t related to small dog training, however I feel it’s an extremely important topic that affects all dog and cat owners. So I hope you’ll consider tossing your hat in the ring some small way in an effort to help control this growing problem.
Overpopulation of dogs and cats in the U.S. is Read the rest of this entry
Shhhh... don't tell the dog I'm on this tree.
Dog parks can be good for more than just exercise and relief. What about small dog training? A trip to the dog park can be a great way to teach your small dog, or any sized dog for that matter, socialization and proper interaction with other dogs and people. With a little smart pre-planning, training in a dog park can be an interesting and pleasant diversion for you and your dog. We’re not talking about beginning a sit/stay lesson at the park, but it could be a good place Read the rest of this entry
Hero dogs are finally going to get the heroes recognition they deserve thanks to the teaming up of two big names. The cesar® brand has teamed up with the American Humane Association to create the buzz.
Check out the new website here: Hero Dog Awards
Please NOTE:
We’re TOTALLY in favor of recognizing and awarding all hero dogs, HOWEVER, we question how wise it is Read the rest of this entry
“Three New Dog Breeds Recognized by AKC”. My first thoughts after reading this and other slightly misleading title variations on the major media news sites was “Where did these new breeds come from?”. The truth is these dogs have been around longer than the AKC. A more accurate title would have been Read the rest of this entry
Written by Tom F.
Service dog vest says "Do Not Pet" because he's on the job.
The number and variety of disciplines or fields that service dogs are being trained in is amazing. Remember when the only service dogs were guide dogs for the sight impaired?
The other day I was in one of the big box stores and there was a lady with her Chihuahua. She said it was trained for alerting her of an impending medical condition. My first thought was she just wanted her dog with her all the time and was using that for an excuse. So, since my skepticism was obvious, my wife suggested I research Read the rest of this entry
Written by Tom F.
Every day has a bright spot and today mine was in my inbox. A friend sent this LINK and it made a big impression on me. Yogi did what we all hope our dogs would do in an emergency. Paul and Shearon Horton are fortunate to have such a relationship with Yogi and to have neighbors like Maggie and Bruce Tate.
Photo credits: Andrew Horansky, KVUE News
I was excited to snap this pic the other day and share it here and on our Facebook page. Enjoy! You can go ahead and share it too if you want, but I’d appreciate if you’d include a link to this post or our Small Dog Training Facebook page as your source. The plaque below reads: Rusty’s Dream by Lyle Nichols.
How are you honoring your best dogs, past and present?
Small dog training can be a little harder on your back at first just because a smaller dog is so much closer to the ground than a bigger dog. But it shouldn’t take long to teach your small dog the basic sit command and, over the long run, most people are very happy they took the time.
First read though the handpicked small dog training articles listed below and familiarize yourself with Read the rest of this entry
Image from ParksParkProject.com
Dog poop is a hot topic right now for New York City’s Council member Jimmy Vacca. His solution is to raise fines for dog owners who don’t pick up their dog’s poop on command AND to hire more doggie poop police.
I suggest he get more creative. In fact, if he gave it some serious thought, he might even figure out a way to get some good political press for a change – the change he’s advocating for, that is.
France claims to be training dogs where to poop. Initial tests for getting 34 female beagles to poop where directed were 100% successful according to French microbiologist Hicham Ferhout . Perhaps Mr. Vacca’s constituents would like to be part of a neighborhood pilot program aimed at teaching dogs where to poop. There could be several sidewalk squares converted to designated dog poop target areas (with grass?) and professional dog poop scoopers could be hired to clean the target areas up as necessary – instead of hiring more dog poop police.
Hire dog poop artist Jay Shells to create some visual peer pressure in the neighborhood. I don’t know if Jay’s paintings have made a difference yet in his own neighborhood, but you gotta admit it’s a clever idea for training dog owners in the fine art of picking up their dog’s poop.
Go green with a forward thinking project similar to Read the rest of this entry
Check out this good little read about the Westminster Kennel Club Dog Show at Madison Square Garden by Funny Business with Jane Wells
I had to laugh out loud at the way she described the standard outfit for a female handler. I’ve often wondered how it is that all the female handlers in those shows have such funny looking wardrobes. Now I understand!! LOL
Read more about the serious side of the Westminster Kennel Club Dog Show here.
