Posted on March 15, 2011
By JBurwell
AGGRESSION, BEHAVIOR, BLOGS, DOGS, PET OWNERSHIP, PETIQUETTE WITH JIM BURWELL, TRAINING

Problems during walks are among the most common complaints I hear from dog owners. But the thing that they all have in common is that most dog walking problems are casued by what I call BOHS, or Bad Owner Handling Skills. This occurs when owners communicate the wrong thing to their dogs by keeping their [...]
Posted on March 14, 2011
By mmantor
DOGS, HUMAN INTEREST, NEWS & EVENTS, OUR COMMUNITY, PET CHARITIES

Are you ready for the ultimate “smackdown”? Join the heated, all-for-the-dogs Paintball Epic Battle between two Houston animal rescues, Pup Squad VS Friends of BARC. This seriously, not so serious Civl War themed competition benefits both organizations. Invite your friends, family and join a team! The battle begins at 4pm, Sunday April 3. Register at www.bushdevilpb.com.
Posted on March 11, 2011
By mmantor
DOG PARKS, DOGS, GENERAL TRAINING, NEWS & EVENTS, OUR COMMUNITY, PET OWNERSHIP, TRAINING

Market Square Park, the heart of Houston’s Historic District, will give music enthusiasts, movie buffs and dog-lovers alike, another reason to get outside and enjoy the coming spring with a new lineup of free programming. Beginning in March, downtown residents and visitors are invited to take advantage of Friday concerts, classic movie screenings, dog training [...]
Posted on March 10, 2011
By JBurwell
AGGRESSION, BEHAVIOR, BLOGS, DOGS, PET OWNERSHIP, PETIQUETTE WITH JIM BURWELL, TRAINING

My dog growled at me. Here’s why: I was massaging and cleaning our black lab Sammy’s ear canals and I heard a kind of “back of the throat” growl. Sammy closed his eyes; he leaned into me and my dog growled. I thought to myself and wondered— how many people have punished their dog for [...]
Posted on March 10, 2011
By lightfootway
AGGRESSION, BEHAVIOR, BEHAVIOR MANAGEMENT, BLOGS, CATS, DISEASE, DOGS, FIRST AID, HEALTH, NATURAL HEALTH, NATURAL MEDICINE, NATURAL PET HEALTH BLOG, NUTRITION, OTHER PETS, TRAINING, TRAVEL, UNCATEGORIZED

All pets and their owners can benefit from this one product – Willard Water! No, it is not something from Willie Wonka’s Chocolate Factory, although it has had many reported positive effects like the mystical fountain of youth. I call Willard Water the fountain of health. It works, but no one knows exactly how. What is Willard Water? It is a [...]
Posted on March 8, 2011
By JBurwell
BEHAVIOR, BLOGS, DOGS, GENERAL TRAINING, HEALTH, PET OWNERSHIP, PETIQUETTE WITH JIM BURWELL, TRAINING

Does your dog whine? That’s got to be very frustrating. But before you loose your cool, I’d recommend that you make an effort to figure out the reason your dog is whining. Since our dogs can’t talk, their only forms of vocal communication are barking and whining. Let’s take a look at just some of [...]
Posted on March 6, 2011
By mmantor
ADOPTIONS, DOGS, PET OWNERSHIP

Tiger is a sweetheart lookin’ for Houstonian to give him a cozy home. He’s even smiling for his photo op! Tiger is currently being cared for by Barrio Dogs Rescue in Houston and he is housetrained and crate trained. He is 2.5 yrs. old and good on a leash. He’s also neutered, vaccinated and heartworm [...]
Posted on March 6, 2011
By mmantor
DOGS, HUMAN INTEREST, NEWS & EVENTS, OUR COMMUNITY, PET CHARITIES, UNCATEGORIZED

It was a bit windy and chilly, but a great crowd turned out for the Houston SPCA Annual Mutt Strut at Intercontinental Airport. After both a race and a walk, participants strolled through the vendor area to visit with vendors including VCA Animal Hospitals, Houston Dog Ranch, Barker Street Bakery, Pet Paradise, Fondren Five Star [...]
Posted on March 3, 2011
By JBurwell
BEHAVIOR, BLOGS, DOGS, GENERAL TRAINING, PET OWNERSHIP, PETIQUETTE WITH JIM BURWELL, TRAINING

Today’s question, submitted via Twitter Jim – my new puppy bites my hand hard! I think she’s just playing, but it hurts. How do I get her to stop? She is 4 months old. My Answer: The first thing you can do is to start socializing your puppy. If adequate puppy training, desensitization and [...]
Posted on March 3, 2011
By mmantor
BEHAVIOR, DOGS, NEWS & EVENTS, PET OWNERSHIP, TRAINING

Spring is just around the corner, and with the weather getting better it’s the perfect time to ensure that your dog is ready to hit the dog park and any social events by teaching them good manners. The expert training staff at Rover Oaks Pet Resort can help you prepare your dog for any social [...]