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The Best Dog Photos—Capturing the Soul of Your Dog
This photo was taken a few years ago in the grass play yard at JDPC. I’ve always loved it because it is one of those pictures you can’t believe you got. Daly, the black poodle jumping over Boomer, the pitbull, […]
By Carol Besler-Snell on 09/19/2014
Tips for Preventing Chewing on Items at Home
First, all dog owners need to understand this: Dogs need to chew!! It is a way for them to release energy and stress and to relieve boredom. The thing that we don’t like is when our dogs chew on OUR […]
By Carol Besler-Snell on 08/20/2014
Impulse Control Exercises for Dogs
Most dogs and all puppies need help learning impulse control. What is it? It’s learning to control an urge to move forward to “explore” something rapidly. Some examples of dogs acting on impulses would be rushing out the door in […]
By Carol Besler-Snell on 07/24/2014
How to Get Your Dog to Stop Barking Out the Window or at the Doorbell
This is one of the most often-asked questions by dog owners. As much as we love our dogs, they can frustrate us with some of their loud or obnoxious behaviors. Barking at things outside can become a natural behavior for […]
By Carol Besler-Snell on 05/13/2014
FRAP: Frenetic Random Activity Periods
What does it mean when your sweet, cute, gentle little pup suddenly shoots off the furniture, runs in circles, attacks any toy in sight, barks like mad, and generally acts like a little kook? It means your puppy is having […]
By Carol Besler-Snell on 04/30/2014
