by OLK9Alex | Dec 13, 2023 | Albany Dog Trainer
A Guide to Common Toxic Plants for Dogs and Pet Safety An overview of common toxic plants for dogs, including the risks associated with ingestion, symptoms of poisoning, preventive measures, and immediate actions to take if ingestion is suspected. Overview of Common...
by OLK9Alex | Dec 12, 2023 | Albany Dog Trainer
Effective Techniques to Stop Your Dog from Jumping This article provides practical tips and techniques for preventing dog jumping behavior, including eliminating rewards, teaching alternative behaviors, using the Four on the Floor rule, managing the dogs behavior,...
by OLK9Alex | Dec 11, 2023 | Albany Dog Trainer
Keeping Senior Dogs Active: The Key Benefits and Exercise Guidelines Regular exercise for senior dogs is crucial to preventing obesity, alleviating stiffness and joint pain, delaying aging, maintaining strength and mental sharpness, and promoting an overall healthier...
by OLK9Alex | Dec 10, 2023 | Albany Dog Trainer
Understanding Canine Sleep: Decoding the Sleep Patterns and Needs of Dogs The Sleep Patterns of Dogs: How Much Sleep Do They Need? – Exploring the varying sleep needs of dogs based on factors such as age, breed, and health, and the importance of understanding...
by OLK9Alex | Dec 7, 2023 | Albany Dog Trainer
The Ultimate Guide to Dog Socialization: Creating Confident and Well-Behaved Companions The article highlights the importance of dog socialization for their well-being and behavior, discussing the benefits, methods, and tips for successful socialization of both...
by OLK9Alex | Dec 6, 2023 | Albany Dog Trainer
Mastering the Basics: A Beginners Guide to Dog Grooming A comprehensive guide for beginners on basic dog grooming techniques, including tips on grooming tools, step-by-step techniques, bathing and shampooing, handling different dog temperaments, and seeking advice on...
by OLK9Alex | Dec 5, 2023 | Albany Dog Trainer
Optimizing Your Dogs Health: Understanding Essential Nutrients and Choosing the Right Diet Essential nutrients like water, proteins, fats, carbohydrates, minerals, and vitamins are crucial for a healthy dog diet, and selecting high-quality dog food that meets their...
by OLK9Alex | Dec 4, 2023 | Albany Dog Trainer
Why Do Dogs Howl? The Science of Howling Behavior Discover the evolutionary roots and communication purposes of dogs howling behavior, along with strategies for addressing excessive howling and understanding breed variations in vocalization. Understanding the...
by OLK9Alex | Dec 2, 2023 | Albany Dog Trainer
Do Dogs Dream? Unleashing the Secrets of Dog Dreams Discover the fascinating science behind dog dreams, including their sleep cycles, content of dreams, nightmares, and visual reactions, highlighting the similarities to human dreaming and the importance of...
by OLK9Alex | Dec 1, 2023 | Albany Dog Trainer
A Comprehensive Guide to Performing CPR on Your Dog Learn how to perform CPR on a dog with this step-by-step guide, including recognizing the need for CPR, first response maneuvers, and essential tips for dog first-aid preparation. Importance of Knowing How to Perform...
by OLK9Alex | Nov 30, 2023 | Albany Dog Trainer
Dog Diarrhea Demystified: Effective Home Remedies and Care Tips Discover effective home remedies for dog diarrhea and learn when its necessary to seek veterinary care. Common Causes of Dog Diarrhea Dog diarrhea can be a distressing issue, and it’s crucial for...
by OLK9Alex | Nov 29, 2023 | Albany Dog Trainer
The Lick of Love: Unraveling the Science Behind Why Dogs Lick This article explores the evolutionary, psychological, and multifunctional aspects of dog licking behavior, emphasizing the importance of understanding and managing excessive licking for the overall...
by OLK9Alex | Nov 28, 2023 | Albany Dog Trainer
Alleviating Separation Anxiety: Effective Training Techniques and At-Home Strategies for Dogs Learn about effective training techniques to help dogs with separation anxiety, including desensitization, structured training sessions, and at-home strategies to create a...
by OLK9Alex | Nov 27, 2023 | Albany Dog Trainer
The Secret to a Happy and Healthy Pup: The Importance of Regular Dental Check-ups for Dogs Discover the importance of regular dental check-ups for dogs, including the risks of untreated dental problems, signs of dental issues, preventive measures for dental health,...
by OLK9Alex | Nov 26, 2023 | Albany Dog Trainer
Pawsitively Perfect: Mastering Potty Training for Your Puppy This article provides tips on the importance of establishing a potty training routine for puppies, utilizing positive reinforcement techniques, managing and addressing accidents, and upholding patience and...
by OLK9Alex | Nov 24, 2023 | Albany Dog Trainer
Stop Digging: Effective Training Techniques for Your Dog Understanding the Reasons Behind Dog Digging Behavior Dogs dig for various reasons, such as searching for something to play with, trying to cool down, or out of boredom. Boredom, excess energy, and instinctual...
by OLK9Alex | Nov 22, 2023 | Albany Dog Trainer
Thanksgiving with Dogs: Ensuring Safety, Joy, and Dog-Friendly Delights Thanksgiving with Dogs: Ensuring Safety and Joyful Celebrations Thanksgiving is a time to gather with loved ones and enjoy delicious food, and it’s only natural to want to include our furry...
by OLK9Alex | Aug 28, 2018 | Albany Dog Trainer
Have You Ever Wondered How The Memory Of Your Dog Works? Surely on more than one occasion, you have wondered how their dog’s memory works, why if you give him a cookie at four in the afternoon the next day at four o’clock he goes to ask you for another,...
by OLK9Alex | Aug 28, 2018 | Albany Dog Trainer
Dogs Helping Disabled Humans There have been many occasions when I’ve happened upon a service dog and its human and I’ve had to fight the urge to bestow praise and affection. But that’s exactly, I’m told, what is expected of me (and you). To draw attention to the dog...
by OLK9Alex | Aug 28, 2018 | Albany Dog Trainer
Dogs and Babies; Dynamic Duo or Recipe for Disaster? Is your newborn baby or toddler really safe around your dog? I’ve seen many captivating photos on Facebook and other online groups and sites that would have me believe that this is a duo that belongs together. But...
by OLK9Alex | Aug 28, 2018 | Albany Dog Trainer
How Old is Your Pooch, Really? You’ve probably heard the old adage about the age of a dog being equal to human years by a factor of seven. Well, there are a few theories out there about that that I wanted to explore. So I did a Google search on the topic and...
by OLK9Alex | Aug 28, 2018 | Albany Dog Trainer
Keep Your Pooch and Kitty Safe for the Holidays Anything roasting on the open fire, chocolate-covered goodies everywhere, tiny tots hand-feeding Fido some raisin confection lovingly made by Aunt Wilma. and Christmas floral arrangements as far as the eye can...
by OLK9Alex | Aug 28, 2018 | Albany Dog Trainer
Doggy Bad Breath Should Not Be Ignored Would you be willing to brush your dog’s teeth every day? Like their human counterparts, dogs can be plagued with the perils of tooth decay and gum disease. If your pooch’s breath makes you cringe, it’s time to talk to your...
by OLK9Alex | Aug 28, 2018 | Albany Dog Trainer
Too Much Heat and the Dog Days of Summer The summer weather here in Upstate New York and New England can be deadly for our pooches and other four-legged friends if precautions are not taken. In Part 2 of a two-part series titled Keep Your Dog Cool This Summer; Heat...
by OLK9Alex | Aug 28, 2018 | Albany Dog Trainer
When the End is Near I had a tortoiseshell cat named “Koko” who was the most precious friend that ever came into my life. From the moment I adopted her until the dreaded day more than 18 years later when I had to say good-bye she was my cherished pet soulmate. Even...
by OLK9Alex | Aug 28, 2018 | Albany Dog Trainer
Jingle Bells song by Pooches was Groundbreaking You either love it or hate it. There’s really no in-between. I’m referring to the classic holiday version of Jingle Bells that was first performed more than five decades ago by what sounds like a pack of...
by OLK9Alex | Aug 28, 2018 | Albany Dog Trainer
People Food for Pooch in a Pinch Is it ever a good idea to feed your dog the same food you eat? Suppose, for whatever reason, you find yourself home alone with your pooch and there’s no dog food to be found. Chances are, living in Upstate New York ‘ s Capital...
by OLK9Alex | Aug 28, 2018 | Albany Dog Trainer
The Right Way to Check Your Dog for Ticks As mentioned last week, the arrival of Autumn and its accompanying cool days and nights is not a deterrent for ticks and other outdoor pests. Ticks are not going into hibernation. In fact, according to a study from...
by OLK9Alex | Aug 28, 2018 | Albany Dog Trainer
What Every Dog Owner Should Know About Heartworm Disease As a pet parent you want to protect your pooch (and kitty) from all the scary diseases that are out there. Pets residing in Upstate New York, the Capital District, Albany and Saratoga need to be safeguarded...
