Skunks!

    Another sure sign of spring in New England is the emergence of skunks. For some unknown reason, dogs are attracted to them (kitty?).  The fact that skunks don’t move very fast makes them irresistible to dogs. You would think with a dogs heightened...

What season is it?

All dog owning New Englanders know what comes after Winter. No, not Spring, Mud Season. The melting snow coupled with Spring rains turns the ground into a muddy mess that we hate but our dogs love.  There is something buried deep in every dogs brain that encourages...

Why are antlers good and where do you get them?

Most dogs love antlers.  They instinctively know that they provide vital vitamins and minerals. (They are very high in calcium)  They taste good (for a dog) and compared to meat bones, they do not split, crack, or splinter.  They do not have a soft marrow core so...

Is your dog the boss?

Last week we talked about marking, what it means, and how to eliminate it. In that same light, we’re going to look at canine behavior in the home. When I was young,I was always told that dogs were like wolves. There is always an Alpha  in the pack.  An Alpha in...

A smelly issue…unwanted urination

Almost all dog owners, at one time or another, have to deal with an “accident” in the house.  There are several reasons dogs pee in the house and with the proper understanding, most can be eliminated. First, there’s the new puppy that hasn’t...