Why the Crate is Great and not jail! Posted by Dru on Saturday, January 28, 2012 (EST)

Many people think this is true, as they would certainly not want to be locked in a crate (note that dog crate and dog cage are the same thing) for any length of time themselves. Well, this is not the case for dogs that are 'den' animals. (Read More...   )

Productive Play: The Engagement of Dogs and People Posted by Dru on Friday, October 28, 2011 (EST)

Like Sesame Street is for children, we can use Productive Play to teach our dogs how to learn. I have found that when our dogs are engaged with us through play they learn more quickly and with less stress. Dogs genetically are wired with a Prey Drive: Chase, Catch, Kill. (Read More...   )

A little Whining grows the Wrong Way Posted by Dru on Tuesday, October 26, 2010 (EST)

Your dog seems like she can't live without you. She follows you from room to room. Whines at the shut bathroom door. Is a slobering mess when you go out for awhile. What can you do about it? (Read More...   )

Bonding & Relationships: From Problem Pooch to Proper Pup Training Tips for Dog Owners Posted by Dru on Monday, July 23, 2007 (EST)

A troubling, problematic dog lacks bonding. This is a dog that doesn’t need, or have any regard for people. He may live in your house but he may not treat it as his home. (Read More...   )

Images of Washington Square: It's A Dog-Greet-Dog World Posted by Dru on Monday, October 12, 2009 (EST)

A recent trip to San Fransico brought many dogs to our attention. Watching them interact concluded with surprising results. (Read More...   )

Treadmill Training your dog Posted by Dru on Thursday, May 21, 2009 (EST)

Treadmill training provides excercise for both the body and mind. Teaching your dog to use the treadmill is great exercise. Using obedience commands builds your dog's ability to listen and learning to go on the treadmill will build your dog's trust in you. (Read More...   )

My Shy Dog! Posted by Dru on Wednesday, October 11, 2006 (EST)

So you have a shy dog! Shy dogs come in every size, age, and breed, or mix of breeds. Shyness in dogs can range from a mild discomfort in new situations to complete panic that culminates in the dog biting someone. (Read More...   )

Seven Simple Steps Posted by Dru on Friday, August 04, 2006 (EST)

Follow these Seven Simple Steps to keep your dog Healthy and Happy. (Read More...   )

Leader or Follower: What will you be? Posted by Dru on Monday, February 27, 2006 (EST)

You must choose your position in a Canine Relationship, Leader or Follower. If you do not choose, your dog will. (Read More...   )

The E-literate Dog Posted by Dru on Monday, October 31, 2005 (EST)

This gentle method of training enables you to keep your patience, be in control, and in the shortest possible time to have dogs off-leash and be able to enjoy life and freedom to the fullest! (Read More...   )