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“DOG, a DK Eyewitness DVD” narrated by Martin Sheen, written by Paul Thomas, with music by Guy Michelmore
For anyone interested in dogs, this 35-minute DVD will catch your interest. It is informative and entertaining all at once, which is why this video has won several awards.
Dog Play
While dog play is FUN (what more reason do you need??), think of the practical benefits too. Your dog should play every day – for stress relief, for exercise, and for brain stimulation.
Emery Board Training
Go from HATING doing your dogs nails to loving it! I was drawn to this idea because it is so different than using nail clippers. A clean slate. A fresh start.
Thunderstorms – End the Mystique
Is your dog scared of thunder? Maybe she needs to see the storm… smell it… feel it. And all with your protection. See this quick video for a better idea.
Teaching Sit
Not only will you learn how to teach your dog to sit, you will also see that different dogs may need different approaches. This video shows three different ways to teach this basic skill.
Use Consistent Commands
Actually, Dog Momma prefers to say “cues” instead of “commands.” A command is harsh, an imposition of your will on the dog. A cue is assertive without being aggressive; it tells the dog what behavior is going to work for both of you in the current situation.
Dog Food Mixes
Dog food mixes are a nice option to provide a healthy meal without too much trouble. Basically, mixes include dehydrated and freeze dried healthy ingredients that have a long shelf life. You add the fresh ingredients.
Dog Tricks: Spin, Crawl and Roll Over
This training video shows you how to train three fun dog tricks: Spin, Crawl and Roll Over. Grab your treats and your clicker; the training’s a cinch!
Best Advice
Our best advice is to try something and see how it works. Try it ten times. Give the dog time to figure out what you’re trying to do. If it doesn’t work, try to assess if you can improve your delivery. Otherwise just try something else.
Whoops – I taught the wrong thing with the clicker
Video: Whoops – I taught the wrong thing with the clicker Download as PDF
Benefits of having two dogs
Many people will tell you having two dogs is better than one. This video shows one of the reasons why – they definitely keep each other busy! You may just find yourself laughing double as often too 🙂
Enjoying a Marrow Bone
Two words – good teeth! Not to mention a good 30+ minutes of a fully occupied, focused and satisfied canine.
