by Jonethan Bass So, it’s seven o’clock in the morning under gray skies and pounding rain, and you’re out there pounding the pavement with the family dog so he can do his business. Leash in one hand, plastic bag in the other; you move along slowly as the cold rain seeps down the back of your neck. Meanwhile, your dog doesn’t seem to care about the weather, he’s just enjoying the smells. Sounds familiar, doesn’... Read More

The handling and training period early on in a puppy’s life has been referred to as the process of “socialization”, and for all practical purposes it equates to teaching the animal how to interact and get along with animals and people in their surroundings. There is no responsibility greater during the development years of that dog than the role that the owner plays in developing and nurturing the canine/human relationship. I am not trying ... Read More