Howl-o-ween Safety Tips
by Valerie Broadway, the Canine Coach It’s October, the time of year for Trick-or-Treating and Halloween parties. While tons of fun for people, these things can be quite stressful for most dogs. From a dog’s perspective, there are a lot ...
Avoiding Puppy Scammers
by Valerie Broadway For decades, the biggest puppy scammers around have been puppy mills. A puppy mill is a breeding operation where puppies are the commodity. There is no real concern for the welfare of the parents or the puppies. ...
What to do About Jumping?
by Valerie Broadway Jumping up on people is a very common issue with dogs. They jump mainly to demand attention and this often begins while they are puppies. They continue to do it because they find it works. Puppyhood is ...
Tidbits and Nuggets
by Valerie Broadway, the Canine Coach Dogs are much more complex than people may realize. Listed here are some things to know that can contribute to a better relationship with our canine friends. Puppies Before bringing a new puppy into ...
When Love is Not Enough
by Valerie Broadway Most people openly admit they love, or at least have great affection for, their pets. Often while gathering information from a client I hear a comment such as, “I love my dog so much and don’t understand why ...