Much like new parents will sometimes go to great lengths to baby proof their home to keep their child safe, puppy proofing is certainly something new dog owners can do to make their home safe until their new addition to the family learns the lay of the land and basic obedience and manners. So what […]
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What You Need to Know About Puppy Teething
Adding a new puppy to your family is a joyous experience, but it does not come without challenges. Training a puppy can be difficult, but the earlier you start, the easier it is for your new four legged friend to learn. One of the issues you will want to nip in the bud as soon […]
Children and Dogs
As the owner and head trainer of Michael’s Pack, a dog training company devoted to canine behavior issues, located in Long Island, N.Y., I am constantly called upon to address issues between children and their interactions with dogs, be it the family dog or a dog they meet on the street. Children and dog interaction […]
Michael’s Pack Urges Those with Dogs to Reduce Their Pet’s “Unemployment” Rate
Over the past six years, financial markets, politicians and many companies and workers have tuned in closely to the monthly unemployment rate. On September 5, when the U.S. Labor Department is expected to release the August jobless rate, most economists expect the rate to be as low as 6% — down significantly from the recession-era […]
Considering A Puppy?
I truly believe the world would be a much better place if everyone experienced the love of a dog. They make us kinder, more compassionate humans. However, like most things in life this harmonious give and take love affair between dogs and us doesn’t come without challenges; and this challenge is often called PUPPYHOOD. As […]
Old Dogs
The last years and months we have with our aging dogs are by far the most bittersweet times in a dog lovers’ life. The older they get the better they get, as if we couldn’t love them more than we already do. The senior stage may last years. If handled properly this can be a […]