Dog's Best Friend's Training Tip of the Day

Dog's Best Friend's Training Tip of the Day:

Does your dog bark at the doorbell, loud noises outside, babies crying? If so, desensitize them to those sounds by playing a Noise CD, that will get them used to those pesky sounds. Remember, it's not enough to just play the CD, you must treat your dog when the sound plays, giving them a positive association with that sound. Just make sure you don't treat them when they bark, we don't want to confuse them and teach them the bark is what we're looking for. Treat them when they're being quiet.

Purchase the Noise CD's at Living with Dogs.

Have fun! Training should be enjoyable for both the dog and the human.

Purchase CD's at Living With Dogs.

A Sad Day! Jake Crosses the Rainbow Bridge!

A very sad day for our dear client, Michael, who said goodbye to his amazing boy, Jake. Jake died in Michael's arms after suffering a massive seizure. Our heart goes out to Michael and Jake's four-legged brother, Max. We'll miss you, Buddy. We love you dearly!

Jake, the handsome big guy, shown here with his brother, Max.

Amazing Dog Video! Dogs Travel By Subway! http://ping.fm/HurUs

Introducing Ben and Roxy - Dog's Best Friend's Dogs of the Month - May and June

Ben and Roxy are two of our dearest Friends.
They are quite a duo with personalities that couldn't
be more different from one another.

Roxy, ever the sweet gal, loves to lounge and cuddle in her Mom's
nice, warm bed. Her lovely white fur, blending in with the white down
comforter, camouflaging her from the rest of the world.
When we arrive to visit, she gracefully greets us,
waiting for soft pets and kisses.
Her tenderness melts our hearts.

Playful Ben, wiggles his way down the stairs, happy to
share his plush toy with us as we leash him up for his
outdoor adventure. The whole world is magnificent to Ben.
He relishes every smell he can take in and lets the world know,
"Ben was here."

These two rascals are such great gifts to us. We've enjoyed the years
that we've spent with them and look forward to many, many more.

Congratulations, Ben and Roxy,
you're our Dogs of the Month for May and June.

We love you, Friends!

Dogs Need Seatbelts Too

Jazzy Sits Nicely In Her Seatbelt

Automobile accidents are one of the leading causes of death of our canine companions. It is extremely dangerous for dogs to run free in cars. If you slam on the brakes, the dog can go through the windshield, or become a fast moving torpedo and slam right into you, injuring both of you.

Thankfully, there are several styles of Seatbelt on the market today that
will help keep your dog safe, while enjoying a fun ride in his movable den.

Here are a few tips to help acclimate your dog to her new Seatbelt:

• Use treats and praise. We want them to associate the seatbelts with something very positive. As you’re strapping them into the seatbelt, feed them treats with your free hand and tell them how great they are being. Praise, praise, praise!
  

• Start young. Pups are less likely to object if they're belted from the get-go.

• Take short trips. Start out small with short trips to fun places. Slowly build up to longer and longer trips as they become more adjusted to their seatbelt.

• Have fun. Dogs will learn to dislike restraints if every trip ends at the vet, so take him to a park or other places they love to go. If you are going for a vet trip or another place your dog may not enjoy, stop at a fun pet store or park on your way home to give your dog that positive association with riding in the car (in his seatbelt).
  

We Recommend:

Four Paws makes a nice, sturdy, padded harness/seatbelt that
keeps your dog safe, secure and comfy.

*The Premier Sure-Fit Harness and Control Strap is comfortable and secure.
Will ensure your dog ultimate safety.

Enjoy your car trips with your pups, but always be safe. If you
have to wear a seatbelt, why shouldn't they?

*Available at Dog's Best Friend ~ The Store