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On Christmas Day, the film version of the popular book “Marley & Me” will be released nationwide. I caution dog owners that, while the film promises to faithfully capture the sweet spirit and message of the book, its subject—Marley, a wildly out-of-control-but-lovable yellow Labrador retriever—will raise questions (and some hackles) about what the dog’s owners could have done to better understand their pet and to correct his many behavioral problems.

Labs are intelligent dogs and need to be… Continue

Since the rains have come I thought I would remind all you dog owners out there to remember your dogs may react to the rain in a way that is not exactly what you want.

I get a ton of calls when the rain starts from folks who cannot understand why suddenly their dogs are doing their business inside. No it is not because they are angry at you! it's just that they hate getting wet. Some dogs react to just getting their pads wet. They will prance around like they are walking on hot coals! Silly I k… Continue

“Dogs need order and leadership. They are pack animals, so you must be the ‘pack leader’ to ensure that your dog knows that you’re the leader. Dog owners may not know the temperament of their shelter dog, but they can make the transition from shelter to home easier, faster and more rewarding by having a set of house rules.

The following tips can help ensure a smooth transition.

Before You Bring Your New Dog Home
Hold a family meeting to create rules about caring for the dog. Will she be… Continue

Tame Halloween Fright
Safety Tips for Families with Dogs

By Gail Chadbourne

Keep dogs safe during Halloween—the most dangerous holiday for dogs—with tips from Bark Busters, the world’s largest dog training company.

Halloween brings a fun time for most of us. Lots of great costumes with little monsters and ghastly ghouls at every turn, yet, for some of our smaller participants, a few unwelcome thrills and chills. And this is just the kids! For some of our much-loved four-legged family members,… Continue