January 29, 2015
by Sarah
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Our relationship with our dog is often one of the longest and most steady relationships we have in our modern lives. They see us through love and hate, hiring and firing, weight gain and weight loss without ever wavering in … Continue reading
October 9, 2014
by Sarah
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I stand in the driveway facing the huge young mastiff. On vacation, I have seen this young dog trotting loose several times. My older friend is understandably frightened of being bumped or jumped on by this large, rambunctious, untrained dog. She … Continue reading
August 12, 2014
by Sarah
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Hip dysplasia in dogs has many symptoms. Each dog is different because their pain is different and how they bear that pain varies. I’ve seen dogs with horrible X-rays who run and play like normal dogs and dogs whose X-rays … Continue reading
August 6, 2014
by Sarah
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What do dogs’ waist lines have to do with seeing pain in dogs? Sometimes a lot once you’ve trained your eye. In a lean dog, the waist is a smooth, slightly curved line from the dog’s ribs back to the … Continue reading
April 29, 2014
by Sarah
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Most dogs get a bit sore and arthritic as they age. How much and how much it bothers them varies dog-to-dog. Some of the common signs of soreness to watch for include: Sitting up in front first before pulling their … Continue reading
April 14, 2014
by Sarah
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“I’ve got a 4 year old female mutt (plott hound mix) and an 8 month old female lab. Now that winter is over, we are out all together more. Dogs that my 4 year old mutt used to LOVE have … Continue reading
February 4, 2014
by Sarah
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Does your dog hate to walk on slippery floors? Was he fine before but now he hesitates? Or did he always hate it, romping happily on carpet but going from one throw rug to another when crossing a slick area? … Continue reading
January 3, 2014
by Sarah
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Let’s start reading dogs! When adult dogs reach the end of their tether with a younger dog (usually a pushy adolescent) this cheek grab is a way they say: Knock! It! Off! This usually comes after the older dog has made … Continue reading
December 6, 2013
by Sarah
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Pip, you were not what I expected and, as a pro trainer, I have a rather wide range of things I expect. Not you. The first week you took it upon yourself to haul one of my barn boots up … Continue reading
August 21, 2013
by Sarah
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My day is full of chatting with people and offering dog training tips. Yesterday the question was: How do I get my dog to drop it? The situation: A beagle who grabs everything he can reach. If anyone tries to intervene, … Continue reading