Articles in the Pet Ownership Category
Aggression, Behavior, Behavior Management, Blogs, Dogs, Pet Ownership, Petiquette with Jim Burwell »
I have worked with many clients seeking a cure for their aggressive dogs. Their questions are usually the same:
Can you fix it?
What do I have to do?
How long will it take?
Can you fix it?
As much as all clients want their dog to be friendly towards all other dogs, the reality is, not every dog that is reactive with aggressive tendencies can be rehabilitated.
Here are a range of results:
Complete rehabilitation and a resumed and relaxed ease around dogs.
A controlled, on leash, tolerance to a certain closeness to other dogs on walks, …
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Bring man’s best friend to Houston Astros Dog Day at Minute Maid Park on Sunday, September 19th and see your Houston Astros take on the Cincinnati Reds at 1:05 p.m. The deadline to register is September 16th. Purchase tickets now at www.astros.com/dogday.
Purchase Options & Pricing:
$40 Dog Day Bullpen Box Package-
Includes Bullpen Box seats for you and your canine with access into the Barking Room only section along Conoco Alley, the Dog Zone located in KBR Plaza, and the Pooch Parade around the warning track.
*ONE dog per ONE human will be permitted. …
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Behavior, Behavior Management, Blogs, Dogs, General Training, Pet Ownership, Petiquette with Jim Burwell »
When dogs are anxious, many people innocently begin to try to calm or soothe them by petting their dog. Although this may seem the proper reaction, it actually enforces the anxiety. Your words, voice and attention actually make the dog feel that being anxious is okay.
So, how do you avoid this, and help your dog become a relaxed, happy dog? The best solution is to reward your dog for being relaxed. When he is relaxed and you reward him with a treat, or perhaps a favorite toy, the more they …
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We are excited to announce that Natural Pawz is expanding to the Heights. Natural Pawz and Heights Urban Dog, both locally owned and operated businesses, are partnering to open Natural Pawz Heights. Teresa Bues, owner of Heights Urban Dog, is a long time Heights resident. “We all share the same vision of natural pet products, putting four legged customers first and we enjoy being active in the local pet community” says Biff Picone, co-owner of Natural Pawz. “We have known Teresa for about 6 months and we have referred …
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Behavior, Behavior Management, Blogs, Dogs, General Training, Pet Ownership, Petiquette with Jim Burwell, Training »
Dog behavior problems are a concern for many dog owners and a major reason that dogs end up in shelters.
The best thing you can do for your dog is to begin training when he is still in the puppy stage. It’s is much easier to start off on the right foot than to go back and correct months or even years of learned behavior by your dog.
No matter when you start your training, being consistent is the major key to successful dog training. Training a dog is very …





