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Dogs and A New Year
I tried and tried to get the dogs to stay awake to help celebrate the coming of the New Year 2010. As their heads bobbed and soft snoring could be heard around the room, I decided to join them. This year, I would celebrate like dogs do. They go t...
Christmas Puppies
This is the time of year when an impulse may hit to get a puppy for the kids. That may or may not be a great idea. Getting a puppy, or any dog for that matter, should be done with a lot of thought and consideration to the type of breeds and wha...
Introducing A New Dog to the Family
What is the best way to introduce a new dog to the family? I often hear of dogs who are being re-homed after being with their new family for only a few days. I understand the tension that can exist when you find that your beloved Prince doesn’...
How Does Your Labrdoodle Grow?
From puppy to dork all in a year! ...
Pup My Ride
Best Friends Animal Society’s “Pup My Ride” Program is back in the Midwest, transporting more than 150 rescued Puppy Mill Dogs to rescue groups in New York and New Jersey. Thank you Best Friends! A video featuring Beatrice and Bea...
Dogs and Belly Rubs
Very few dogs won’t find enjoyment in a belly rub or any rub for that matter. They are also very smart. They learn quickly that if you ask them to do something - sit, stay, down, etc., and they choose to roll over for a belly rub, we fall for...
Puppy Training
In the 80’s there were some major changes in the thought on how to best raise children. In order to not hurt their spirit and to give them a little personal power, kids were given choices. A lot of choices. Oatmeal or dry cereal or maybe ...
Confused By Dog Stereotypes?
If you are visiting shelters in search of a new dog and are confused about which breed is best, I encourage you to do some research, but don’t eliminate a dog based on the stereotype alone. Different breeds definitely have their own unique qual...
Adopt a Dog
This may be my least favorite but most needed post. The image below is not easy to see. In fact, I couldn’t believe it. While I know dogs are put down every day, I didn’t realize this was the process at some shelters. If you are like m...
Dogs Are Never Too Old To Crate Train
Crates aren’t just for puppies anymore! Just because a dog is into adolescence, doesn’t mean they don’t need to have a safe place to be when you are away. Crate training is usually associated with housebreaking and then the cr...
Dogs Just Want to Have Fun!
Along the lines of giving a dog a job to do, agility training uses their focus and energy in a very fun way! It’s not about them being corrected for something they did wrong. It’s about being rewarded and praised constantly for getting ...
Consider This Before Adopting a Dog
It’s amazing to see all of the ads for puppies who are only 12 weeks old and already being re-homed! The opportunity of time they were given wasn’t much. I recently read an article by Warren Buffett. He said something to the effect of...
Old Dog Grows Wings
One of my favorite animal rescue groups is Best Friends Animal Sanctuary. Here is a great story about one of their seniors who enjoys a new ride! Old Dog Grows WingsSHARETHIS.addEntry({ title: "Old Dog Grows Wings", url: "http://divadogtraining.co...
A Puppy Mill Rescue - A Rags to Riches Yorkie
Melody’s full story. . . Start Slide Show with PicLens Lite SHARETHIS.addEntry({ title: "A Puppy Mill Rescue - A Rags to Riches Yorkie", url: "http://divadogtraining.com/blog/behavioral-modification/a-puppy-mill-rescue-a-rags-to-riches-yorkie"...
What if the Dog Knew?
What if your dog gained access to the computer and saw their story and face on Craigslist in the pet section under the caption “looking for a new home?” What if they saw you were re-homing because you were busy or you thought they neede...
Does a Dog’s Opinion Count?
This is difficult for me to share; however, a picture is worth a thousand words. This image explains how one of my dogs feels about my blog. . . Start Slide Show with PicLens Lite SHARETHIS.addEntry({ title: "Does a Dog’s Opinion Count?", url...
Dog Toys
Do dogs really need toys? What is it that makes them so appealing? Do toys replace or fulfill the dog’s need to hunt and chase? Do they really think the stuffed bunny is a real rabbit? I guess the answer to that one is obvious. WhatR...
Will a Dog Bite if It’s Tail is Wagging?
Most of us look at a dog’s tail to see if they are receptive to our greeting and approach. What does the wag of a tail tell? Some tails wag faster based on their level of enthusiasm and excitement. Some tails don’t really wag but are ...
Dog for President Obama and Family
Dear President Obama, Hi, our names are Zoe and Mac. We are both Labradoodles. As you can see, we have different looks. We are willing to leave our home so we can live with you and your family in the White House. This letter is difficult to type....
An Insecure Great Dane Gains Confidence
Most of us have an understanding of what it means to be comfortable in our own skin. It means we are confident with ourselves. We may not be thrilled with who we are in every aspect but we don’t resist being who we are. I am finding that ...
Fighting Pit Bulls are Victorious!
A recent post received validation - Here’s an update on a couple of the fighting dogs removed from Michael Vick’s property . . they are now affectionately referred to as the “Vick”tory dogs! Thanks Best Friends! SHARETHIS.addE...
A Pit Bull is a Terrible Thing to Waste
What’s in the breed of a dog - a lot. The danger comes in classifying all dogs in a breed as if they all have the same characteristics and inherent behaviors. Pit Bulls are probably misjudged more than any other breed. I know why; how...
That’s Not a Dog - It’s A Rat!
I used to pride myself in my love for bigger dogs. A dog that is - well, a dog. Pit Bulls have always had my heart along with Mastiffs, Dobermans, Rottweilers, etc. I will use this as a place to express that I admit to loving little dogs too. I am...
The Humane Society Shares Good News!
The news media isn’t known for being positive and uplifting. I think of what it would be like to have the news tell only “good” stories or stories that didn’t appear to bring anything good, but ultimately did. Beyond or w...
Adopt A Dog - Make Someone Happy!
Adopting a dog (or getting a dog in any way) may change a life - YOURS! Here are some furry friends that have changed mine. . . If you have questions about the right dog for your family, please contact me - I’d love to help! SHARETHIS.addEnt...
Dogs Ask, “Who Do You Love More?”
Every once in awhile, in the privacy of my own space, I humanize my dogs. Just a little. (Don’t do as I do, do as I say!) When I look at this photo, the caption that comes to mind is: “Gayle, tell us again the story about how you f...
My Dogs Vote
Do your dogs? As tired as they are of the same information being repeated on CNN, the dogs always wrestle with one another if I attempt to change the channel to House or something else more entertaining. Maybe they heard the good news that the Ob...
No Thanks! I Have a Dog
You have a dog - as in one? Come on, that’s like being happy having one leg or eating one cookie or one tortilla chip. It can be much easier and at least a lot of fun to have more than a dog. After I got my second dog, I knew that I would [.....
Deserving of Prison. . .
I don’t think so. I came across this great site with photos of shelter dogs. Waiting at a shelter near you! Shelter Dogs SHARETHIS.addEntry({ title: "Deserving of Prison. . .", url: "http://divadogtraining.com/blog/dog-psychology/deserving-of-...
What is Humane Treatment?
This is not an easy subject and still a bit raw personally. I feel the need to share. . . I love that there are no-kill shelters. That is WONDERFUL! They are full. All of the local shelters are full. What’s next for the dogs whose last stop...
