just for fun… Written on May 11, 2010, by marlene.

Got a naughty dog? contact me at m@mynaughtydog.net to schedule an evaluation! Written on May 11, 2010, by marlene.

the “place” command- good for dogs who need to relax but don’t know how to… Written on May 11, 2010, by marlene.

WHAT IS THE “PLACE” COMMAND?

Place is taught on a mat and it is basically a crate with out walls for your dog. This command is taught using the down command on the mat. When he knows it as a command you can put his mat anywhere in the house or even take it [...]

preparing for a new baby, part one Written on March 29, 2010, by marlene.

Many things will change when the new baby arrives, including:
Time you can spend with your pet
Amount of attention and interaction you can give to him
Restricted or off limit areas
Change in routine and schedules
Sights, sounds and scents
You should adjust ‘pet and me times’, gradually, decreasing the length of time your pet depends on you for ‘entertainment’ [...]

body language part 3 Written on February 24, 2010, by marlene.

How to Approach a Dog

******Now that you know how dogs use body language to communicate,********
*******use those same body language techniques to interact with dogs.*********
To avoid a bite:
Dogs have a series of behaviors that they show before a bite. If you aren’t aware of these
subtle warning signals that come before a bite, you could be [...]