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Standards of care in the kennel environment
I have spent my entire professional career working in dog kennels. As a junior enlisted canine handler, I was tasked with keeping the Military Working Dog (MWD) kennels clean and sanitized long before I was trusted to hold the other[...]
Service and Therapy Dogs 101
You’ve probably spotted a few service or therapy dogs out and about with their handlers. They are typically quiet and well-mannered, wearing a vest that identifies their job. Or maybe you observed a dog wearing a service dog harness that[...]
It all runs down leash
Embracing the way your energy affects your dog I was barely 20 when I found myself on my first presidential explosives detection detail with my military working dog Rocky in Nashville, Tennessee. He was a young, capricious German Shepherd about[...]
Potty and Crate Training Your Puppy
Picture this: you’re sitting around a toasty fire on Christmas morning with the people you love the most. Your cheeks are rosy and you’re especially merry because Santa brought your family a brand-new baby puppy. You’ve named him Sparky and[...]
Don’t Hire a Dog Trainer Until You Know Their Answers to These 4 Critical Training Questions
So you need to hire a dog trainer, but don’t know where to start. The process can be daunting with many different options. A trainer’s answers to these questions will tell you everything you need to know about their[...]
Holiday Dog Boarding: 5 Expert Tips to Limit Holiday Stress for Your Dog
Dog lovers know our furry friends are creatures of habit. They like their meals at the same time each day, they enjoy the company of familiar people, and they get antsy if you’re gone too long. With all of the[...]
