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 […]
Dog Tips
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 […]
Clarence
Having an old dog is both wonderful and painful at the same time. Wonderful because by that time, you and your dog often can communicate wordlessly. Just a look or a glance can tell you he wants a walk, or a belly rub, or a treat. And that’s a two way street. Standing up can […]
Dogs Who Eat Poop
There is actually a technical term for dogs that eat their own fecal matter and this is called Coprophagia. It is common and the first step in correcting the behavior is in understanding why it happens and there could be several reasons. If a dog is underfed or being given a poor quality dog food […]