Cyndi’s Favorite Dog Foods – New Year Edition 2023
What dog food do you recommend? What’s the best dog food? What should I feed my dog? These are questions I get asked a lot. To answer those questions I put together a spreadsheet with a list of the best dog food brands based on my own research; quality selection...
What to expect in the first year of your puppy’s life
This is my Puppy Socialization and Training Cheat Sheet! When I start working with a new puppy there's a lot to cover, but you have to know what to do at what age. This is my guide for all things "Puppy Socialization", "Training", "Exercise Guidelines", "Typical...
Are you feeding your dog too much?
Does your dog have the ideal body shape (condition)? If not, then you are probably not feeding your dog the right amount of food. Here's how to determine the correct amount of food to feed your dog.Step 1 - Determine your dogs' Body Condition and Calorie RequirementIf...
Dog Training Vocabulary (Cues) and Definition of Behavior
(Do not try to use these words and expect your dog to do the behavior (in all circumstances) until they have been taught the cue and understand it completely.) Here are some of the vocabulary cues along with definitions I use for my dogs in training:...
How to End the Never-Ending Flea Cycle Once and For All
After a light winter, you can expect to have a heavy flea season. I am all in favor of using a non-toxic approach as much as possible. However, if you have a large infestation in your house and yard, you may have to use the traditional approach to get rid of all the...
9 Essential Facts That Impact Your Dogs Health, Longevity & Behavior
Dog Training Facts: #1 Puppies key socialization period is 3-16wks It’s more important to socialize your new puppy with other people and animals than it is to teach obedience in the first 4 months. Early socialization is key to building confidence, trust and...
Puppy Socialization
When you first bring home a new puppy you probably immediately focus on obedience training (like teaching your puppy to "sit", "come", and "down") While obedience training is important and starting as early as possible will set your puppy up for success,...