GEO or Good Enough Obedience is what many owners experience with their dogs. Does this sound familiar? You put your dog in a down and they stay there for a few minutes maybe longer. Then
they begin to scratch, stretch, sniff, reach for a toy etc. You don’t do anything because technically they are still in the down. Then they begin to creep ever so slightly but still you are okay with that because they haven’t gotten up. Now we are in the GEO zone. If you’re happy with that, okay. But remember this, the small stuff matters! What you don’t disagree with, you are agreeing with. And if you are agreeing with less than true obedience, you’ll get more of the same. [Read more…]
Are You Happy with GEO or Do You Want More? Good Enough Obedience
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Helping Your Fearful Dog Gain Confidence
February 22, 2018 By Leave a Comment
Living In Fear, Helping Your Fearful Dog Gain Confidence
Living a life filled with fear or anxiety is no fun for humans or dogs. In fact, it is a terrible way to live. Feelings of anxiety, nervousness 
and fear flood the body with toxic chemicals and can shorten a lifespan. Helping your fearful dog gain confidence can be as simple as introducing exercise into their routine, implementing basic obedience skills, coping skills and using something pleasurable (food or toys) to change the way your dog feels about the fearful object or environment.
6 Potty Training Tips for Puppies and Adult Dogs
December 17, 2017 By Leave a Comment
6 Potty Training Tips for Puppies and Adult Dogs
I receive many calls regarding potty training both for puppies and adult dogs. With the holiday season there will be many more calls as puppies and dogs are high on the Christmas wish list.
Most people know that a puppy must be potty trained. When adopting an adult dog, you may think that they should already be potty trained. However, if the dog is being adopted from a shelter
Immunization vs Socialization
October 12, 2017 By Leave a Comment
When Is It Safe to Socialize My Puppy: Immunization vs Socialization
As a new puppy owner, you may have been told by your 
veterinarian, read on the web or heard from other dog owners that you should not socialize your puppy until they have been fully vaccinated. That socialization can wait.
If you heed this advice you will be missing a critical developmental period. Doing so can result in negative behavior issues as they [Read more…]
Ticks, 2017 Worst Summer on Record for People and Pets
July 18, 2017 By Leave a Comment
2017 Worst Summer on Record for Ticks
As reported by Nancy Hinkle, a veterinary entomologist at the University of Georgia’s Department of Entomology, “We’re seeing 
ticks in greater numbers than we have seen in the last decade.”
With shorter, milder winters and longer, warmer summers the tick population grows. The black legged tick, also known as the “deer tick” is common in Georgia and can live longer than you might expect. During its lifespan of 2-3 years it only needs to feed three times! Contrary to popular belief, the tick spends most of its time in the leaf litter, underbrush or on grasses and plants. NOT on a host. [Read more…]
4 Simple Tips to Sharpen Your Dog’s Basic Commands
May 30, 2017 By Leave a Comment
4 Simple Tips to Sharpen Your Dog’s Basic Commands
It’s easy to have your dog become really good at performing the basic commands of sit, down, stay & come when called. Working these basic commands into their daily routine ensures that when you actually need them to perform one of these skills, your dog will be very good at it. This can be a lifesaver!
Think about it… if I taught you a new skill but you only had to use it once in a while, you would most likely not be very good at it. However, if you used that new skill every day then you would be quite excellent at it and could perform it whenever you needed to. It’s the same for dogs! [Read more…]
10 Important Questions to Ask When Hiring a Pet Sitter
February 22, 2017 By Leave a Comment
10 Important Questions to Ask When Hiring a Pet Sitter
I’m sure like most pet owners, you feel that your pets are not just animals they are family members. As such you want to make sure that whoever is caring for them is
qualified to do so. As a professional pet sitter, I have heard many horror stories from new clients regarding non-professionals they have used in the past. From pets left for days without food or water, to their pet sitter canceling on them at the last minute, to the person bringing other people, friends or family members into their home, to medications not being administered correctly or at all, to complete no shows and more! These tragedies and more are what caused them to seek out a professional pet sitting service.
There a many pet sitting clearing houses online these days such as care.com, rover.com, sittercity just to name a few. On these sites anyone can sign up and present themselves as a pet sitter. While there are professionals who post on these sites, BEWARE, many are no more than hobbyists or folks who have little to no experience at all.
REMEMBER, WHILE CARING FOR YOUR PET, THIS PERSON WILL HAVE FULL ACCESS TO YOUR HOME AND YOUR POSSESSIONS. [Read more…]
Coconut Oil for Dogs, Hot or Hype?
August 16, 2016 By Leave a Comment
Coconut Oil for Dogs. Hot or Hype?
It seems every time you turn around there is a new discovery
. What’s old is new, what’s new is old. Currently Coconut based products are all the rage. What are the benefits and downsides and how does this apply to your pets?? Coconut Oil for Dogs, Hot or Hype?
Coconut Oil is a Tropical Treat! Considered a “Superfood” Coconut Oil provides many benefits to pets (and people). From improving [Read more…]
Simple How-to Tips for Brushing Dog’s Teeth
August 10, 2016 By 1 Comment
Simple how-to tips for brushing your dog’s teeth.
Learn why brushing dog’s teeth is so important and see a simple step by step how-to demonstration.
Keeping your dog’s teeth clean affects the overall health of your dog. Dogs with poor tooth and gum hygiene can suffer from a myriad of health issues. Find out what scary 
thing lurks in that yellow tarter you see building up on your dog’s teeth. Learn what vital organs can be negatively affected by bacteria growing in your dog’s mouth. [Read more…]
