Archive for May, 2010

Adopt George!

Tuesday, May 18th, 2010

Nick will be running with George, a handsome greyhound mix up for adoption with Pet Helpers, at Saturday’s Green and Lean 5K starting at Brittlebank Park in downtown Charleston.  Please read on to find out about George! Read More…

How to Clean Your Dog’s Ears

Monday, May 17th, 2010

In a 2008 pet health study conducted by the VPI pet insurance company, ear infections were the number one reason dog owners sought veterinary care. Thorough and regular ear cleaning and maintenance can help your dog avoid ear problems and infections. Read More…

What are you feeding your dog?

Tuesday, May 11th, 2010

Dog Food Advisor is a website that breaks down the make-up of most dog foods on the market today – both dry and canned. Read More…

Teach Your Dog Self-Control

Sunday, May 9th, 2010

Dogs often misbehave because they lack self-control. This lack of control is at the root of a number of behavior problems, including jumping up, bolting out the door, and demanding attention. You can begin to get some control over your dog’s behavior by putting him to work. This means that you are going to ask your dog to do something for you, such as sitting or lying down, before he is allowed to do the things he wants to do, like eating, going for a walk, or playing a game with you. Many dog trainers refer to this as Nothing In Life is Free (NILF). Read More…

Positive Reinforcement Training for Dogs

Tuesday, May 4th, 2010

Using positive reinforcement to train your dog means you are rewarding the behaviors you like, and ignoring the behaviors you do not like. You can use treats, praise, or life rewards (i.e. games, walks, car rides) to reward your dog’s good behavior. Clicker training is one effective way of using positive reinforcement to train your dog, but it’s possible to use rewards without the clicker. There are a number of benefits to training your dog with positive reinforcement: Read More…