by Mary Simon | Apr 22, 2018 | Pet Care
Most of us adopt dogs for reasons of companionship. However, the fact is that most of the breeds were developed to do a job of some sort. Without the ability to keep busy, it is no wonder that so many dogs get into all sorts of trouble- and who can blame them! Bored...
by Mary Simon | Apr 18, 2018 | Pet Care
From time to time, my clients have asked me whether they should consider getting another dog. The question of whether or not to get a second dog is a complex one, with many angles to consider. Dogs are social creatures, and with owners who are at work all day, their...
by Stephanie Abdon Fulton | Mar 18, 2018 | Dog Behavior & Training
On the day of my job interview for Outdoor Dog Adventures, I was asked to elaborate on some items on my resume. I explained that my experience as an educator; visitor services and volunteer coordinator; event planner; and, of course, animal husbandry experience from...
by Mary Simon | Mar 11, 2018 | Dog Behavior & Training, Pet Care
How much exercise does a dog need every day, and what are some signs a dog may need more exercise? The recommended amount of daily exercise for most dogs is 30 minutes to 2 hours, although certain dogs need more. Some breeds were developed for more active lifestyles...
by Mary Simon | Oct 22, 2017 | Dog Behavior & Training
“Catch them when they’re good.” It’s something one of the therapists used to say when I was a counselor for patients who had severe OCD and OCD spectrum disorders. It was her advice to the counselors, who were often so focused on correcting the...
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