St. Louis has been an inferno since late June and we’re all struggling to find ways to beat the heat. Our dogs suffer just as much, if not more than we do since they can’t take their fur coats off. I wanted to write a little bit about different ways you can help your dog … Continue reading »
Is your dog one who LOVES to jump up on you when you get home? How about on visitors when they’re barely through the front door? What about those neighborhood kids who run up to say hello when you’re out for a walk? Jumping up is one of the most common complaints I hear as … Continue reading »
Dog bites and children 50% of dog attacks involved children under 12 years old 70% of dog-bite fatalities occurred among children under 10 years old Bite rates are dramatically higher among children who are 5 to 9 years old 65% of bites among children occur to the head and neck Boys under the age of … Continue reading »
What IS a Canine Good Citizen? How do dogs become canine good citizens? Well, “canine good citizen” or “CGC” refers to a dog who has passed a test developed by the American Kennel Club and evaluated by AKC approved evaluators. The test is meant to demonstrate a dog’s ability to behave in a mannerly way in … Continue reading »
January is National Train Your Dog Month so I wanted to share the story of a rescued dog that was saved with a little patience and training and why training your dog is so very important. I recently got a call from a rescue group I work with asking me to evaluate a 7 month old … Continue reading »
