WELL HEELED DOGS…
Secret tricks to fix common dog problems
By Katy Cable-TWR
A 3 min. Read
Happy Spring! Now that we’re thawing out from our harsh winter here in So Cal (we got a few days of some hard rain!) it’s time to hit the hiking trails, beaches and dog parks! With that, one of the biggest mistakes dog owners can make becomes very apparent! Can you guess what that is? If you answered: NOT TRAINING THEIR DOGS TO BE CANINE GOOD CITIZENS, you get a gold star!
Several of my close friends are dog trainers and puppy-raisers for Canine Companions. I also have friends who train and handle animals for TV and movie shoots. One important thing I’ve learned is
A GREAT DOG IS MADE NOT BORN.
Sadly, animal shelters are full of dogs who didn’t get a proper start in life to meet their basic needs. As a result they developed behavior problems. An unpredictable or out-of-control family dog is not only exhausting and difficult to be around, but worse, they can pose a huge danger to property, your family members, other animals, or themselves.
I learned this first hand when our family was asked to participate in a TV show for Animal Planet called “Who Gets The Dog.” The concept was three different families share a shelter dog chosen as a good match for their…
