By: Liz Reyes, CPDT-KA, B.S. For new parents the cyclone of baby showers, baby proofing, and baby needs, can sometimes leave your original baby (that’s right, your pet considers himself your first child) feeling left out and confused. Though Fido may have been an angel before the new addition, now that baby rules the roost […]
Read More »By: Liz Reyes, CPDT-KA, B.S. There is a lot of bad advice given about introducing a cat to your family dog or vice versa. Some remember the introduction as a stressful time or say it’s impossible to have both. The key to any introduction is time and patience. Here are some procedures and facts, which […]
Read More »By: Liz Reyes, CPDT-KA, B.S. It’s important to understand the advantages and disadvantages of dog parks before you and your dog participate in dog interaction at one. It’s also good to know proper etiquette while at a dog park. Here are some pros and cons and tips and tidbits to make your dog park experience […]
Read More »By: Liz Reyes, CPDT-KA, B.S. Interest in sending lovable, and sometimes challenging, dogs to training facilities has experienced a dramatic peak in recent years. With the craft itself constantly evolving I’m happy to take my twenty years of dog training know-how and create a distinct list that will help owners find a facility, and a […]
Read More »We see it all the time. A dog enrolls in a group class or private lesson at It’s a Dog’s World and does very well. However, as soon as their owner continues the training commands and routine at home, they have a different dog on their hands. Distractions become an issue for some owners who […]
Read More »After training almost every breed there is successfully, It’s a Dog’s World (IADW) trainer Karen Widaman had finally met her match. Charcoal, a 3-year old, 135-pound Great Dane exhibited a severe dominance and territorial aggression over his male owner. It was after Charcoal’s owner developed a very serious illness and came home after a lengthy […]
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