Doggy Blog

March 29, 2010

Dog Training Game Video Shows Positive Training Solutions!

Woohooo! Our Out of the Box Dog Training Game informational video is now up and live! Check out our game page here on the IC site – You can also see the video on YouTube – it’s listed under…

March 19, 2010

Dogs Attacking Make News but What About Dogs Who Behave Well?

Saw this question posted from a reporter. Of course I had to add my two cents… “There has been a spate of pit bull attacks and mauling’s of children in metro Atlanta. What can dog owners do for ALL…

March 18, 2010

High-Energy Puppy Is High Maintenance

Dear inquisitive readers: While mom and I are busy moving our local dog-training classes to a new location and getting ready to launch our newly added services — including online virtual dog training — we didn’t want to leave…

March 11, 2010

Springing Forward Into Fun Dog Events!

Hello to all of my fellow inquisitive canines and inquisitive guardians. My mom the certified professional dog trainer and human-canine relationship coach and I have been so busy with lots of exciting changes here at the office that I’ve…

March 3, 2010

A Useful Approach to Listening to Your Dog is Simple Observation

A recent Dear Inquisitive Canine reader asked about her beagle Bill and his enjoyment of playing with larger dogs. I explained the similarities of how humans of different shapes and sizes can learn to play with one another without…

February 28, 2010

Upcoming Dog Activity Options in Ventura: Mutt March Madness Headed our Way

This March brings lots of fun choices for you and your dog. The Inquisitive Canine will start it off with a dog social for your puppy or younger smaller dog (up to 12 months and 25 pounds), followed by…

February 5, 2010

An Ideal Solution to Animal Overpopulation: Human Accountability

Did you all hear that horrible noise yesterday? It was an intense banging sound mixed with a side-order of grumbling and a dash of whining. This intense display of human communication was coming out of my certified professional dog…

February 2, 2010

Bringing Dance Class Tips to Dog Training

Believe it or not I love to dance. You’d think as a certified professional dog trainer I’d be into Canine Freestyle – Trust me, if there were local classes I’d take them. Spending time dancing with my trusty sidekick…

January 27, 2010

Bicycles, Skateboards and Scooters Make for Adventurous Options When Exercising Your Dog

I was recently sent information from Mark Schuette and his company Dog Powered Scooter telling me about his inventions that enable dog guardians to exercise their dog, while at the same time the humans get some exercise, and everyone…

December 5, 2009

Help during the grieving process with the loss of a beloved pet

My friend Colleen Mihelich is an animal lover and pet loss expert who founded Peternity – a company dedicated to helping others celebrate the life and love of their furry friends. She also has the wonderful and informative Peternity…