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These days, everyone has an opinion about what dog food is best. Many of my clients ask me what I recommend they feed their dogs and why. You know what they say about opinions. For what it’s worth, here’s mine.  I have checked a lot of sources, spoken with “experts,”...

Picking the right dog for you and your family can be a challenging task, but there are a few simple steps to follow that will greatly increase the chance of the perfect match. Surprising a loved one or the family with a dog is a wonderful gesture but a really bad...

Using a choke collar is probably one of the most controversial topics in dog training history. Use of the poorly named “choke chain” or “choke collar” has been debated for years. Most old-school trainers--like me--believe that the proper use of one can be a very...

Many people can’t imagine life without dogs. We admire and adore them for their loyalty, unconditional affection, playful exuberance and zest for life. Nevertheless, dogs and people are very different animals. Although officially “man’s best friend,” dogs have some...

Dogs will get excited or act aggressive at the front door when guests arrive so let’s explore why that is and how to correct it. The knock or bell starts it off with barking, jumping and excitement. The human tries to get control, but ends up frustrated and angry and...

Potty training is the most important thing you will do when you bring home a new puppy. Here is a step-by-step guide...