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Goal of Manners To teach your pup basic manners that will make him/her welcome members of the human community. Tools you will need Houseline Buckle collar, 6’ leash (leather, cloth, or nylon recommended; no chain leashes) Yummy treats   Toys Overview Many of us grew up thinking that dogs could not be trained until they were at least six months old. This belief was based upon the traditional, command-based training techniques that utilized choke chains and corrections. With the more contemporary reward-based training techniques (lure/reward and clicker training), training can start much, much earlier and thus helps teach the pup

Goal To provide appropriate guidance and leadership to our dogs so that they learn the rules and customs of living in human society. Tools you will need Just you and your dog and some yummy treats and fun toys Overview There are many dog training books that still promote the myth that dogs do things because they want to "dominate" us. This "domination theory" has probably led to more abuse of dogs than any other reason. It has led people to believe that they must use physical force and aversive training techniques to train their dogs. This belief comes from

A thorough approach is needed for a correct diagnosis of any liver problem. An organ like the liver that is so intimately involved with other important organs will exhibit symptoms that mimic disease in these other organs. Also, what initially might appear as a diseased liver is in reality a disease elsewhere in the body that is involved with the liver secondarily. This is why it is crucial to follow a thorough and methodical approach called the diagnostic process. Signalment Liver disease can occur in pets of any age. If it occurs in young animals we tend to think more of

Goals   One of the more common reasons pets are euthanized is due to behavioral problems. There are many reasons for behavioral problems in dogs. This section emphasizes the importance of early prevention to minimize this serious problem. To teach your pup specific behaviors that will help him/her avoid developing annoying and/or dangerous behavior problems. Common dog behavioral problems include: Barking Chewing Digging Separation Anxiety Inappropriate Elimination Begging Chasing Jumping Up Biting Aggression Tools you will need Food bowl and food Yummy treats "Home alone Toys" (Buster Cubes, activity Balls, Kongs, etc.) Overview More dogs are put to sleep annually