Stella working a home-made brain game
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January 25, 2012, No comments

Michael Baugh CPDT-KSA, CDBC There are lots of great brain games for dogs these days.  My favorite is still the original Kong Toy.  A well-packed Kong can keep a dog …

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Training with Play

January 12, 2012, No comments

Michael Baugh CPDT-KSA, CDBC If your dog loves to play, you already have a head start on training.  We know that dogs who are relaxed and having fun ...

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National Train Your Dog Month

January 2, 2012, No comments

January is National Train Your Dog Month!  The Association of Pet Dog Trainers (APDT) started the annual celebration of training and relationship-bui ...

Stella enjoying  a stuffed Kong at Rover Oaks

Holiday Favorite: Stuffed Kong Toy

November 23, 2011, No comments

My dogs love a delicious fully stuffed Kong Toy.  In fact, I’ve not met many dogs who don’t.  They’re especially nice this time of ...

  • Dr. Sophia Yin with her dog Jonesy
    PetTalk Sponsors Behavior Seminar
    November 22, 2011, No comments

    Houston PetTalk Magazine just announced it’s sponsoring Dr. Sophia Yin’s one-day seminar in Houston,  Canine Fear and Aggression Solutions.  The Houston PetTalk Rescue Volunteer discount will open the door to ...

  • Dr. Sophia Yin with her dog Jonesy
    Teaching Trainers
    November 6, 2011, No comments

    The best animal trainers never stop learning.  Ever.  It’s like when people ask me, “how long will it take to train my dog?”  I sometimes answer, “forver.”  We’re always learning, ...

  • Project HEEL's Minnie
    Adopt Project HEEL Grads
    October 21, 2011, No comments

    Make room in your heart and in your home for some incredible dogs up for adoption from Corridor Rescue Inc.  I’m a huge fan of Corridor Rescue and all of ...

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    Puppies on the Radio
    October 7, 2011, No comments

    Puppies are such great fun.  They’re also a lot of work.  The good news is there’s a whole lot we can do early on to make sure our relationship with ...

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    The PetTalk Humping Article
    October 4, 2011, No comments

    I wasn’t sure how Houston PetTalk would respond when I asked to write an article for them about humping for their October issue.  Some folks are a little uncomfortable talking ...

  • Stewie and Stella enjoying elk antlers
    Something to Chew On
    September 20, 2011, No comments

    Dogs chew.  It’s not just a puppy thing either.  Dogs actually chew throughout their lifetime.  It helps pass the time, keep their teeth clean and diffuse stress.  More than that, ...