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Say My Name

Say My Name

“Say My Name, Say My Name” Sometimes people wonder if their dog really knows her name or if she is being selective in what he responds to.  Often times people who adopt a new dog from a shelter are afraid to change the dog’s name for fear it will cause confusion.  But dogs do adapt.  […]

January 24, 2012 | By | Reply More
Can Dogs Tell Time?

Can Dogs Tell Time?

It’s About Time! We know that dogs have a well developed sense of smell and hearing, but we are often told that they have no sense of time.  Is this true?  Surely they know when it’s time to eat, or go to bed. Dogs live in the moment, so no regrets about the past and […]

January 16, 2012 | By | Reply More
Reinforce Good Dog Behavior with Real Life Rewards

Reinforce Good Dog Behavior with Real Life Rewards

Just Rewards There is a saying among PR dog trainers… “Nothing in Life is Free.” Also called “Say Please” or “Mother May I?” Along with using treats, toys and praise to train our dogs, we continue reinforcing good behavior by using real life rewards (i.e. going for a walk, playing frisbee, running in the park). […]

August 18, 2011 | By | 1 Reply More