Bark Park Etiquette

Everyone wants to take their dog to the Bark Park at least once so that their dog can romp and play with their other canine buddies.  But not all dogs are good candidates for the bark park.  The rule of thumb is all dogs that are healthy and friendly are welcome.  Not …

Potty Training Tips:

So you got a new puppy.  Congratulations!

Potty training is the one of the first things you will teach your new puppy.   One of the top reasons why dogs are given up is because they are not housebroken properly.  So this is on thing that you definitely want to dedicate time and …

Welcome to Paws N Play’s new website!

I’ve done an complete overhaul of my website and I am hoping you will find this website much more functional and useful!  I’ve added tons of features and still have several on my list.  See what is included now:

• Fully functional calendar that can be viewed by …
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In 2011 Detroit has been identified as having one of the worst stray dog problems in the United States.  With Detroit being hit hard with the economic downfall, as people and families, leave their houses and possessions, they also leave their dogs, to fend for themselves.   If the dogs are not neutered, then that …

For those of you who know my dog Kane, no introduction is needed.  But for those of you who have not met Kane, let me tell you a few things about him.  He is a large American Staffordshire Terrier/American Bull Dog mix, who at first look, many people think he is scary, he is not! …

Who says you can’t have fun while training your dog!   Here are 4 games that you can play with your dog and practice his obedience skills all at the same time!

HIDE AND SEEK

2 people method:  Have one player, Jane, hold the dog while the other person, John, goes and hides.  The first few …

Does your dog come to you when you call him every time?  Even when he is chasing squirrels?  If you answered “No” , don’t worry,  here are some tips that you can do to get back on track!

The most important thing to remember is that COME should be fun and rewarding for your dog.  …

This is one of my favorite articles that I had to share with all of you!

By Karla Gardner Hamlin, B.S. RVT.  Published in Off Leash, March/April 2003

The literature is full of it.  The breed books warn against it.  Spoiling a dog is cautioned against as it is said to cause behavior problems in …

When working with your dog, training mistakes are common, but easy to avoid if you know what you are doing.

1.  DON’T PUNISH – Physical punishment significantly hinders the learning process.  Stay calm, don’t yell or get frustrated if your dog doesn’t do the command immediately!  User your reward and negative markers to shape your …