Using a "U-Turn" to Leave Trouble Behind
A "U-Turn" is a great tool to have in your training repertoire. A U-Turn is exactly what it sounds like: You and your dog are walking forward, and on your cue, you both instantly turn 180 degrees and ...read more...http://www.petvalubradford.ca/training.html
Breaking Up Dog Fights
There is no golden standard for breaking up a dogfight, but there are as many opinions as there are dog owners. My recommendation is to try a sudden aversive, such as a loud noise near the combatants as a first line of defense. Bang pots and pans ... read more...http://www.petvalubradford.ca/miscellaneous-interest.html
The Importance of Clipping Dogs' Nails
Why keeping a dog’s nails short and sweet should be a top priority for all dog owners.
Let’s get this out of the way first: Nobody, it seems, likes to “do” dog nails. Not you, not the dog, nor anyone else who may be called upon to take on nail-clipping for you...read more...http://www.petvalubradford.ca/health--nutrition.html
Things to do When Your Dog Starts Losing His Hearing
If we're fortunate enough to have them live to old age, at some point, most of our canine companions begin to lose their hearing and may eventually be, for all intents and purposes, deaf. It's painful to watch a beloved dog become less and less ...read more...http://www.petvalubradford.ca/health--nutrition.html
