News & Tips

A salute to our newest AKC Canine Good Citizens!
  • Deb and Dream (Bernese Mountain Dog)
  • Wendy and Trooper (Newfoundland)
  • Kelly and Murphy (Labrador Retriever)
  • Marybeth and Remington (German Shepherd Dog)
  • Laura and Myrtle (Cairn Terrier)

Congratulations to these amazing pups!

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Dog Training - Rochester, NY

Two puppies make friends during dog training class.

Tips

  • Outdoor Tick and Flea Prevention

    We don’t like to use chemicals on our lawns or our dogs whenever we can avoid it. What’s proven to work outside on lawns? Beneficial nematodes! Spray them onto the lawn and especially areas with long grass and bushes. They feed ONLY on pests such as ticks and fleas. Google “beneficial nematodes” and the websites will come up that sell them.

  • The Sit Command

    Want to stop your dog from jumping on your guests at the front door?  Tell him to “Sit” every time you want to pet him or give a treat.  Then tell him “Sit” next to the door and practice having someone come in and give a treat only if the dog is sitting.  It works!

Suggested Reading

  • What All Good Dogs Should Know: The Sensible Way to Train
    – by Jack Volhard and Melissa Bartlett
  • The Canine Good Citizen: Every Dog Can Be One
    – by Jack Volhard and Wendy Volhard
  • The Holistic Guide for a Healthy Dog
    – by Wendy Volhard and Kerry Brown D.V.M.
  • Give Your Dog a Bone: The Practical Commonsense Way to Feed Dogs for a Long, Healthy Life
    – by Dr. Ian Billinghurst – Australian Veterinarian
  • The Other End of the Leash: Why We Do What We Do Around Dogs
    – by Dr. Patricia McConnell
  • Don’t Shoot the Dog!: The New Art of Teaching and Training
    – by Karen Pryor
  • The Pocket Guide to Dog Tricks: 101 Activities to Engage, Challenge, and Bond with Your Dog
    – by Kyra Sundance

Magazines:

  • The Whole Dog Journal