by Brad | 30th August 2011
Anxieties – thunderstorm phobia, separation anxiety, new people or place Aggression towards people or other dogs Fearfulness towards people, places, other animals, objects or anything else Destructive Behavior such as chewing, house soiling, or digging Problems or questions about introducing a new pet to the family Preparing a dog for a new baby’s arrival And [...] Read More
by Brad | 30th June 2011
The Pet Doctor will start Puppy Socialization Classes July 11th Sign up here Why Your Puppy Needs Socialization Did you know… Puppies should be safely exposed to as many new people and things as possible within the first 3 months of life. Incomplete socialization during this time can increase risk of behavioral problems, like fear [...] Read More
by Brad | 21st June 2011
The Pet Doctor is pleased to announce the start of our puppy socialization classes with Sarah Hoth on July 11th, 2011. A little bit about Sarah Hoth, owner of The Persuaded Pooch: “I became interested in dog training in 2003 after rescuing a 10-month-old Australian Shepherd/Blue Heeler/Lab mix named Ozzy. As you might guess, this [...] Read More
by Brad | 23rd March 2011
Rapunzel or Punzie as her mom calls her is a 5 month old Boggle. She just graduated from her puppy kindergarten class and now knows how to sit, lay down, give her paws and most importantly COME when called. Punzie is a very playful puppy that is still learning how to walk on her leash [...] Read More
by Brad | 10th March 2011
We all lead busy lives but that doesn’t mean you can’t train your furry friend too. Here are a few easy ways to fit in a few minutes of training each day. Train while watching TV: the average commercial break is 30 seconds to one minute and they usually come in 4s While [...] Read More
by Brad | 24th February 2011
Victoria Stilwell Positive Training Contest The Pet Doctor Wants to send you to see Victoria Stilwell Live April 9th at Purina Farms… Read More