Therapy Dog Training

Recently Coco and I were invited to a Dog Therapy event in Fort Lauderdale. It was at the Lauderdale Small Boat Club. They support Canine Assisted Therapy (CAT) which serves South Florida. Coco and I are proud to be part of CAT. Many people ask how we got to be part of the organization or more specifically […]

This is something I’ve seen way too many times, especially at the dog park. And it doesn’t have to be an aggressive dog, it can be an annoying or obnoxious dog. Sometimes it is just a really happy dog doing a “run by” that can scare the owner of the timid dog. I’ve been at […]

I wrote this to a friend a few years ago when he asked me what to look for in a German Shepherd Puppy. Here is what I wrote with some updates and names changed to protect the innocent. We thought it would be good for our son to have a dog and I thought it […]

If you want to know how to get your dog to stop barking at the door here are some ideas. When the bell rings or someone knocks on the door have your dog sit or down in a particular spot. Allow the dog to see the door and always use the same spot and position (down […]

I will be writing about Basic Dog Training Tips and how they can be taught. When I talk about dog training I should really be using the phrase, people training because it is more about teaching people how to communicate and related to their dog. If you think taking your puppy to puppy training, or […]

Thanksgiving is almost here! Even in South Florida (Margate) the weather is cooling off and we are all looking forward to the Holidays! This time of year snacks and food is readily available to people and pets alike. We will soon be consuming (all day and night) yummy, home baked and store bought goodness! It […]

Though not as mighty as a conventional Margate Police Pension, retired Margate Police canines Alex and Dak will get annual food and medical benefits in the amount of $1,460 each for the next two years. The ‘Transfer of Personalty’ by which a police officer brings a police canine home to live after retirement, originally provided […]

Arson dogs are an important tool in helping to solve suspicious fires. These dogs are used to find evidence of a fire that was intentionally set; however, long before they are capable of providing their valuable service to law enforcement or other handlers, they must go through a rigorous training period. These dogs are capable […]