In researching this blog, I was trying to find the book I read previously which talked about ways to identify a couple that was struggling. I think it was Wayne Dyer who said there’s subtle signs each partner displays to the other; a quick look, a casual touch, a small […]
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Download pdf for Confidence Building and Training Behaviors for the Insecure Dog Touch exercise Teach your dog to touch the palm of your hand (or the back of your hand) with their nose. This behavior is easy to teach and can be used to get your dog into different positions […]
I often get asked about exercises to help dogs build their confidence. Having worked in animal shelters for a great deal of time I have learned a lot about shy and fearful dogs but having one of my own has really opened up my eyes to all that we can […]
I often get asked if something is wrong with a dog if he/she doesn’t want to play with other dogs. And my answer is always the same….of course they don’t have to play. Plenty of dogs don’t have any desire to play with others (even if their owners/parents really want […]
The Law of Attraction according to Louise Hay “is that our thinking creates and brings to us whatever we think about.” Rhonda Byrne, author of The Secret adds that we must not just think about it but feel it – and act on it for it to come to fruition. […]
pranaDOGS is at La Plata County Humane Society 4-5 days a week to work with the dogs while they’re between homes. Louie, one of my favorites, is pictured here. Louie has a bit of an attitude…he really does best with only one person at a time….but he’s a wonderful, loving […]
We’re back to bringing you Social Hour for Dogs every Thursday evening at La Plata County Humane Society. This weekly event is a perfect opportunity to allow your dog to improve their dog-dog communication, play off some energy and just have a good time being the center of attention! If […]
Got a chance to walk Horse Gulch yesterday….obviously the key these days is to hike on trail systems in the early morning/evening to avoid the mud, and I definitely recommend that for Horse Gulch. Though I started late, 9am I was able to do the Meadow Loop much of the […]
