Teach your dog to enjoy car rides!
While many dogs love “going for drives”, others may find it stressful. Here’s how to teach your dog to enjoy car rides, whatever his age.…
Author: Tonya Wilhelm
Tonya Wilhelm is a dog training and cat care specialist who has traveled the US promoting positive ways of preventing and managing behavior issues with a holistic approach. Named one of the top ten dog trainers in the US, she has helped thousands build happy relationships with their dogs with humane, positive training methods. She wrote Proactive Puppy Care, and other books. Tonya offers group and private dog training classes, provides training and behavior services via phone and online, and does workshops at pet expos (raisingyourpetsnaturally.com).
4 steps to litter-training your cat
Successfully litter-training your new cat or kitten involves several important steps, from choosing the right litter box, to making sure you keep it clean. Adopting…
6 Safety Tips for Dog Toys
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Does your dog bark too much?
Dogs bark for many reasons, but if your own pooch is too “talkative”, it’s important to discover why, and find positive ways to curb his…
Preparing your home for a new dog
Adopting or rescuing a new dog? Here are six ways to prepare your home and family so the newcomer’s arrival goes as smoothly as possible. …
How to train your dog to enjoy vet visits
An important key to taking the anxiety out of vet visits is to train your dog to calmly accept handling and gentle restraint, and to…
6 safety tips for dog toys
Playing with toys is important to your dog’s well-being and happiness. To guard against accidental injury, follow these six toy safety tips. Play is one…
Is your dog digging up your yard?
Why dogs like digging holes, and how you can help prevent Fido from turning your yard into a moonscape. If you’ve spent a lot of…
Backyard play for dogs
Looking for at-home ways to keep your dog fit, active and happy? These backyard play ideas will get him going! Play is very important to…
The dog adoption experience
A comprehensive look at what to know and expect when adopting a dog from a shelter or rescue. Over the years, I have been employed…
Help for the “shut-down” dog
Dogs that freeze, flatten to the ground, or act like they’re “just not there” have essentially shut down. Here’s how to recognize the signs, why…
Training your dog to pose for photos
If your dog doesn’t cooperate when you try to take good photos of him, you’re not alone. These 5 tips will soon have you photographing…