Dogs are good-hearted people. My dog, for example, is so honest. He loves me and wags his tail when I come home. All the usual wonderful things. But he knows that he has these incredible liquid brown eyes. He uses them. Often. Especially if the other dog in the household is getting trained. He sees this as a grand opportunity to do his one trick - sitting. With or without a command. This usually results in a treat within a few seconds or a minute. He just sits and sits while the other, more c ... Read More

Owning a dog is a lifetime commitment. Sadly, some dogs develop blindness or other sensory problems with age. Others have been abused by previous owners and rescued for a better life - - but not without some leftover problems, including loss of vision in one or both eyes.

The Top 5 Tips For Living With A Blind Dog

Living with any pet takes compromise because you obviously have to consider him or her when you go out, plan a vacation, move home and so on. However, liv ... Read More

Jack's favorite snack while training is a hotdog. I cut up little pieces and everytime he does what he is supposed to do, he gets a treat. Only problem with that is when I hold out the piece of hotdog, he sticks my whole hand in his mouth!

Training Jack my hyper active, hyper vigilant Wheaten Terrier is a real challenge. He get's an "uh-oh" and timeout in the bathroom everytime he jumps up on people. He spends a lot of time in the bathroom@

One of the first things I've learned about obedience is how much you have to repeat things. People get tired of doing the same thing over and over, but sometimes canines have trouble remembering lessons when they are excited or upset. So, be prepared for a long haul of repetition. It pays off eventually with a companion animal who is a joy to have along to meet friends and travel with.