So you brought home this tiny, sweet and fluffy little lamb and now he is really closer to a piranha that you swear is trying to decapitate every Barbie in your house and potentially remove the tips of all your fingers as well. I told you before why your puppy is biting (in my Puppy […]
Here is a really big, really important question: Is my puppy dominant? Or Is my rescue dominant? Or is my adult dog dominant? And I have the answer! The fact is that your puppy is not dominant. Because dogs do not suffer from “dominant personality disorder” the way that people do. (I’m sure you’ve […]
The first time your “wild” puppy has to wear a collar or harness can be a strange experience and the first exposure to the leash is often going to yield a less than impressed canine. Getting your puppy to accept this kind of free-confinement can be a bit tricky and many puppies rebel quite openly […]
People used to think that the best way to teach a human child was to have the child sit and do copy-work; tons and tons of copy-work. Then science came along and it was quite proven that children really don’t need much copy-work at all; this busywork does not hardwire information into our memories very […]
This is the blog married to the fifth video in my Home Groom Series (hence the ‘HG 5’ in the title). The related video will be linked at the end of this post. This video shows Ginger, a puppy who is about 14 weeks of age and ready for her first real, full hair cut. […]
What equipment is needed and what have I personally used and recommend? Well sit down and relax because this is gonna be a long post. Scroll through and see what I like the best. If it is a product for a dog chances are I’ve tried it. If you’re not watching my Home Grooming […]
Coprophagia is the eating of one’s own fecal matter and the fancy term for the behavior that dogs sometimes exhibit… that is they can eat their own poop. This is in direct violation of my number one health recommendation for all humans and canines: Don’t Eat Poop! BUT WHY??? Many times this nasty and dangerous […]
If you own a cockapoo you may be starting to notice that your little furry friend requires some amount of grooming. All cockapoos require a comb out every week at a minimum. I like using a simple metal-toothed comb and while I’ve used every other fancy comb and brush in existence the metal toothed comb […]
Many times a year I am approached or emailed by people interested in becoming a breeder. It is always a very good idea for would-be new breeders to seek out the guidance and mentorship of an experienced breeder. We have a serious shortage of good breeders in North America and the hybrid breeds suffer […]
15. Playing outside is much more fun than playing video games. 14. There is never any reason to be “bored”, even if you don’t have the latest and greatest toys. 13. Being a good friend means being devoted and loyal. 12. Snuggling up to read a book is lots of fun. 11. Be consistent and you […]
Eden Dog 