Doggy Blog

June 3, 2010

Take Your Dog to Work, Make Them Employee of the Month

Dear Inquisitive Dog Parents, My sidekick Poncho and I are fortunate enough to work together, and we enjoy sharing our office while writing and educating others about the dog-human relationship. We wanted to encourage others to share in the…

June 2, 2010

Dog Behavior Problems: Do They Result From Dogs or Dog Owners?

Me and my certified professional dog trainer mom receive calls daily about dog behavior “problems.” Things like jumping up on people, chewing on things, peeing on the rug, barking at all sorts of things (a favorite activity of yours…

May 31, 2010

Shelter Dog Bowling Fundraiser for Canine Adoption and Rescue League Scores a 300

The Pins for Pooches Bowling Fundraiser held on May 23rd at Ventura Bowling Center was a success and all-around fun-filled event! Everyone came out to support the Canine Adoption and Rescue League‘s new shelter dog volunteer behavior and training…

May 16, 2010

Stamping Out Increased Pet Poplulation Requires More Than Just Awareness

As a certified professional dog trainer I receive calls and emails on a daily basis of someone needing to find a home for their own dog or cat, or for someone they know who has to “give up” their…

May 15, 2010

Shelter Dog Training Programs Increase Adoptability While Decreasing Relinquishment

I’m so excited! Today is the day we begin the brand new behavior and training program at our local non-profit dog rescue Canine Adoption and Rescue League. By teaching the dogs good manners (aka: dog obedience), like greeting politely,…

May 6, 2010

Inquisitive Canine: Finding Good Match When Adopting ‘Playmate’

Dear Poncho: I am a 4½-year-old Great Dane male (intact). My human wants to rescue another Great Dane for me to have as something called a “playmate.” I must confess that other large dogs annoy me and I just…

May 3, 2010

Questions For dog Owners to Ask Themselves Before Adopting Another Dog

My sidekick Poncho the dog and I recently received a Dear Inquisitive Canine email from a Great Dane named Chenpo asking us about his situation at home. He says his human is considering adopting a second Great Dane, and…

April 4, 2010

Tips for Adopting Companion Dog for Resident Dog

A graduate of one of my Loose Leash Walking dog training classes emailed me on behalf of a friend of hers asking what are some tips regarding adopting a second dog into the household. As a certified professional dog…

April 2, 2010

Video Games Get Dog Riled Up

Hey, Poncho! My dog is a wire-haired dachshund mix, so this behavior is perplexing. Whenever we play the Wii, he goes after the person with the Wii remote. My vet says it sounds like herding behavior. He’s not aggressive;…

March 30, 2010

Would You Wear a Dog Prong or Choke Collar to Train Yourself?

I’m feeling like a true inquisitive canine this fine morning, and have a couple questions for you humans: If you were learning a new task, would you want to be taught with a prong or choke collar? Cuz if…