Could Your Puppy Become A Service Dog?

By |2022-08-12T17:07:00-04:00October 31st, 2011|Dog Training Classes, Private Lessons|

Who can benefit from a service dog? The ADA defines a service animal as any signal dog, guide dog, or any other animal trained to provide assistance to an individual with a disability. Remember, a Service dog is not a pet. If you are not disabled, then your pet cannot become a service dog unless

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Nervous Disorder, Anxiety & Natural Remedies (Part 2)

By |2022-08-12T17:07:12-04:00October 26th, 2011|Dog Care Tips|

Before treating dog anxiety with anti-anxiety medications, try using safer and milder natural alternative treatments. Natural remedies such as herbs, homeopathic remedies, flower essences, and aromatherapy, are effective in calming and relaxing an anxious dog. Education Educate yourself about how dogs think and why they do the things they do. Pet owners can be the

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Nervous Disorders & Anxiety in Dogs (Part 1)

By |2022-08-12T17:07:21-04:00October 24th, 2011|Dog Care Tips|

When a dog is scared or perceives a threat, a section of their brain (the hypothalamus) signals the production of certain chemicals to prepare the dog for fight or flight. This is good when there is an actual threat present, but in dogs with a nervous disorder--also known as chronic anxiety--the frequent release of these

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