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At It’s a Dog’s World (www.itsadogsworld.biz), we promote the importance of socialization, especially during the first 16 weeks of a dog’s life. Dr Ian Dunbar, author of several best selling dog books including “Before and After You Get Your Puppy,” suggests that a new pup should meet 100 people by the age of 16 weeks. All […]

All the dos and don’ts of camping with your dog, including great spots such as dog friendly campsites, restaurants and beaches.

By: Liz Reyes Clients will very often come up to me with a dog or puppy over 6 months and say their pooch needs to develop better manners or social skills, but that it’s too late. On the contrary, some clients with puppies (between eight weeks and four months) think it’s too soon to teach […]

Summer is the perfect time of year to enjoy a day at the park, a camping trip, or a family vacation and include your pooch or pup. However, lately with the recent heat wave and other risks associated with summertime fun, it’s important dog owners take some time to understand dangerous situations and learn some […]

Most people refer to adults and kids when talking about water safety. But don’t forget about an important part of the family, dogs. Many breeds enjoy the water, playing by the shore and doggy paddling with the kids in shallow waters, but any dog can easily be injured or scared while enjoying the water. If […]

Dogs have become so much a part of our lives and have been domesticated for so many years, that we tend to forget they actually are captive animals, and our homes are artificial environments.  A great many canine behavior problems can be traced to a lack of enrichment. Consequently, many behavior problems can be minimized […]