http://pawsintraining.com/blog Dog training and dog behavior information Sun, 01 Aug 2010 10:23:14 +0000 http://backend.userland.com/rss092 en [caption id="attachment_97" align="alignleft" width="300" caption="Why you shouldn't let your dog ride in the front seat"][/caption] Submitted by a client yesterday.  Both she and her dog were EXTREMELY LUCKY! Last Sunday, on my way back home to Raleigh, the sky suddenly started looking pretty ominous.  I tried to beat the storm. No such ... http://pawsintraining.com/blog/?p=96 Most dogs love car rides and who can blame them!  Little in life compares to the feeling of the sun in their face and the wind whipping through their fur.  Car rides are very stimulating for a dog and even a short ride to the ATM can uplift ... http://pawsintraining.com/blog/?p=89 P&G is expanding their recent recall, which is due to possible salmonella contamination. P&G will have people available to answer questions 9:00am to 4:00pm on Saturday and Sunday. The number is 877-340-8823. There's a VERY LONG list of foods being recalled in addition to the list below. You'll find that list ... http://pawsintraining.com/blog/?p=85 Keeping Your Dog Polite at the Dog Park Dog owners love to take their pets to the dog park to romp and interact with their canine buddies. But, just like with people parks, dog parks are happier places for all whenever visitors follow basic rules of etiquette. In today’s ... http://pawsintraining.com/blog/?p=79 [caption id="attachment_75" align="alignleft" width="300" caption="Puppy Socialization Raleigh NC. Puppy explores his world."][/caption] Puppy Socialization Raleigh, NC:  What puppy socialization is, how to do it, where to do it and why puppy's need it! When your puppy first comes home, his mind is a blank slate. He knows nothing about ... http://pawsintraining.com/blog/?p=72 Paws in Training is thrilled to announce that we've released our summer issue of "Tidbits & Resources For Dog Lovers".  The summer edition contains the following articles: Car Safety and Etiquette, (safety and manners for your canine when he's in the car), Walking on the Wild Side (tips for walking your ... http://pawsintraining.com/blog/?p=70 We like to refer to this as house training a puppy.  There are many methods available to train your puppy to go potty outside.  The one that's right for you will match your enthusiasm and commitment level and your schedule.  All methods must be used consistently in order to help ... http://pawsintraining.com/blog/?p=60 The next round of puppy socialization classes are now forming! The classes are for puppies aged 7-14 weeks and are designed to introduce puppy to new people, dogs, objects, and noises he will encounter for the rest of his life.  Special emphasis placed on socializing puppy to children and veterinary and ... http://pawsintraining.com/blog/?p=58 Our dog trainers are often asked to speak or write about dog safety at dog parks.  Today's entry addresses behavior we actually witnessed at a local dog park this morning and the owner's contention that her dog was "just playing."  This leads us into topic #1, what is appropriate play?  ... http://pawsintraining.com/blog/?p=37 Dog owners should always be watching their dogs while in a dog park.  Sure, a large part of the enjoyment is catching up with our human friends, but we must be mindful in watching our dog's behavior and the behavior of other dogs.  Why?  Keeping dogs safe should be our ... http://pawsintraining.com/blog/?p=35