Changing the Stigma of Muzzles Why dogs wear them and what owners want you to understand. As a Certified Dog Behavior Consultant, I regularly work with clients whose dogs have acted aggressively towards, or severely bit, a person or another animal. Some of the animals have even died as a result of their injuries. While it is at first hard…
Doggy daycares have been popping up all over the country at a surprising rate. With the many different daycares that are in your area, how do you choose which is the best one? Would it surprise you to learn that there are no regulations in New York State for the doggy daycare industry? Yes, you read that right. Anyone can…
.In addition to the six questions outlined in “Choosing a Doggy Daycare, Part 1”, there are four more that we would like you to consider. 1) How does the staff control the dogs? Staff should be trained to handle all situations that arise when dogs play together. As I mentioned, active supervision, as well as being well versed in proactive…