Shedding can be a cause of frustration for many dog owners. Dogs shed for a number of reasons. A common reason is simply the change of seasons. The amount of daylight and the temperature affect shedding. Indoor dogs will usually shed more regularly with less seasonal shedding. Stress is another factor to shedding. Many dogs… Read more »
Author: Dog Trainer College
Meet Jedi: This Service Dog’s Heroic Story is Going Viral
Service dogs can play a number of roles in someone’s life, including helping someone with a disease like diabetes. So when one young boy’s diabetes posed a threat to his health, his dog came to the rescue and the story is now going viral. Luke Nutall is a 7-year-old boy living with type 1 diabetes,… Read more »
Four Realistic Thoughts about Protection Dogs
Let’s take a realistic look at owning and/or handling a personal protection dog. Your expectations for this kind of dog should be different than the expectations you have for a pet dog. If you can’t get past this thought pattern, you will need to hit the re-set button in your mind. Pets and working dogs… Read more »
Public Access for Service Dogs
There is a large portion of the American public and business owners as to what the legal status of service dogs are. The Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) gives clarification to what is expected. First, the Americans with Disabilities Act defines a service animal as “a dog that is individually trained to do work or… Read more »
How to Choose a Dog Food
We often get asked, “What is a good dog food?” Or, “how do I choose a dog food?” We’ll try to help with this very brief article. First, you have to realize that the dog food industry is a huge marketing endeavor. Millions of dollars are poured into TV and magazine ads that pull at… Read more »
A Real German Shepherd Dog
There are many creatures out there that look like a German Shepherd dog, have a certificate and pedigree that says it’s a German Shepherd Dog, but are disgusting excuses for the real thing. The most important aspect of a German Shepherd is his/her temperament. Color and pedigree are secondary! (Never pick a GSD because “he’s… Read more »
Should Police K9s still be trained on Marijuana?
There is much debate among law enforcement personnel these days about whether police K9s should still be trained to alert on Marijuana. With the recent legalization of the narcotic in some states – and other states threatening to do so – the question is certainly a valid one. We will tell you up front that… Read more »
Responsible Dog Breeders
Dog breeders can make a world of difference! Both responsible dog breeders and puppy mills will influence the final product of the pet: either good or bad. Dog breeders shouldn’t be breeding for money! The love of money will convince a breeder to let things “slide,” either in the selection of the breeding stock, the… Read more »
Dog Trainer Career Outlook
Those who are looking to become a dog trainer are about to read some very exciting news! The field of dog training has seen nearly explosive growth in recent years. And the great news is…the market is nowhere near full. The US Dept. of Labor’s Bureau of Labor Statistics gives animal trainers a 15% growth… Read more »
