I read an article recently by John Rosemond. Mr. Rosemond is a family psychologist, well known for lecturing and writing on the topic of parenting. I could not decide if I should chuckle or shake my head as I read his newspaper article entitled “Rewards, punishments, no substitute for discipline” There was extraordinary similarity between…
One of the statements I am fond of making in my Dubuque dog training classes is “Motion dissipates stress” I think it is true for us and for our dogs which is why I continually emphasis the importance of walking and exercising the dog. It helps relieve pent up energy, which is the root of…
The following information was taken from an ADOA (American Dog Owners Association) Newsletter. FORWARDED WITH PERMISSION Dr. W. Jean Dodd’s vaccination protocol is now being adopted by ALL 27 North American veterinary schools. VACCINATION NEWS FLASH *I would like to make you aware that all 27 veterinary schools in North America are in the process…
Behavior modification, and rehabilitation are a big part of the dog training programs at That’s My Dog! Inc. Our Saturday group training class contained a number of fabulous dogs, but among the 27 dogs attending class were two cases that make us particularly proud; Basil, the Sealyham Terrier who struggled with human aggression issues and Bailey,…
Occasionally we get a note or letter from past clients of That’s My Dog! letting us know how things are going. It is always nice to hear an update. Prince, the Boston Terrier who came to us a few years back with severe dog and human aggression issues is still doing well and we are proud…
Spring is finally coming to our facility here in Hazel Green, WI and our dog training programs are including more outdoor exercise time. An increase in physical exercise is one of the key aspects for good dog behavior, even television’s Dog Whisperer, Cesar Milian continually reminds his viewers that some of a dog’s physical energy must be…
Today Callie, the dog aggressive pit bull terrier, participated in her first group class. I am proud to say she did excellent! We had 6 other dogs in class, including two other dogs that have struggled with dog aggression issues. Callie was able to focus on me as I worked her through the class. She…