Author: Val Hughes

Last week, we talked about outmoded methods of training—methods that might physically harm dogs and…

When I attended my first dog-training class in 1980, with my first dog, I had…

Now that your dog is accustomed to having his paws handled and his nails filed…

Last week, I wrote about getting your dog used to having his paws handled. This…

Last week, I wrote about why doggy nail trimming is needed to protect your dog’s…

Many years ago, when I was relatively new to dog-owning, a friend and neighbor asked…

Bratty barking—what is it? Bratty barking is the term I use for my own dog’s…

You’ve decided that you are ready for a new pet. You can afford another pet,…

It’s a question most pet owners ask themselves at one time or another. The answer…

Parents, this information is for you! How does your dog look when she is not…