Crates - dens or cages?

Mary Ann




Mary Ann


Seems like a den to me!

Pet Secure Insurance & Clicker Training

Hello Everyone,

I hope all my new puppy owners are doing well with their new charges!  I've heard back from almost everyone and the one  I've not heard from I'm assuming no news is good news!

Two things today.  By now you should all have received an email from Pet Secure with the information you need for the 6 weeks of pet insurance.  Be aware that they will encourage you to purchase one of their programs before your 6 weeks is up.  I would suggest to you that you shop around.  I have 2 dogs insured with Pet Secure and have not always been happy.  And with anybody you go with READ THE FINE PRINT!  One company won't insure the dog if the injury happened while "Jumping, Running or Playing"!  Another company won't insure if the accident happen while the dog was out of sight.  If you are the kind of person who can put away money religiously, I would make an account specifically for your vet bills and not go with the insurance companies at all.  All they are are savings plans that you can't necessarily get your money back out of.  The choice is yours but at least you are now going in educated.

The other thing I wanted to talk to you about was clicker training.  Several have asked about it and YES!  It is a great way to train!  It uses motivational methods and your dog will LOVE it!  A clicker trained dog is not afraid of making mistakes and will try new behaviours when you are teaching.  "Oh! you want me to sit, no, down, no rollover, no,…"  A dog who thinks is a spectacular dog.  Every dog can start with clicker training.  But some dogs will need more as they mature.  But for now, if you are interested in clicker training I suggest you go here:http://dogmantics.com/about-clicker-training/    Emily Larlhlam is a really good place to learn lots of beginner clicker training.  She is an excellent instructor and you will learn lots from her.  I highly recommend her.  Her website is www.dogmantics.com  

If you are looking for more advanced techniques, my trainer's name is Michael Ellis.  You can type in his name on YouTube and you will be amazed at what he can accomplish with his dogs.  He is a world class trainer and competitor.  And he's a breath of fresh air in the competition world.  He also employs clicker training but combines it with other techniques.  Even beginners will learn lots from him.  Some might be too technical but everything he teaches is wonderful.  Who knows?  You may find that golden nugget of information you needed!

Good luck everyone!  Let me know how things are going!

Mary Ann 

Car Sick Puppies

I've had a question regarding puppies and how to prevent car sickness. First off, know that it does eventually go away by itself. Secondly, make sure the puppy has an empty stomach when possible. The more full they are, the worse they feel. Number 3: You can get holistic stress relievers from the pet stores. This seems to help some puppies but not all. 4. Sometimes putting a rubber strap that hangs from your bumper to the ground helps. The theory behind that is that some feel it is the electrical charge (static electricity) that actually makes them sick. By attaching the rubber strap, it grounds the car and no more static!

Hope this helps!

Mary Ann

Playing Tug with Your Puppy

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mGiNXqOL1Pg


Mary Ann

Re: Your Puppy's Pedigree

Thanks Mary Ann.....I am happy with my pup, and more very day.....talk to you later....Stan

On March 6, 2017 at 3:06 PM Mary Ann Marcellus <k9trainer@dogwhisperer.ca> wrote:

Here is a copy of your Cruz/Rommel puppy’s pedigree.  This website is awesome because you can go back 7 generations.  Type in Rommel’s registered name and click “long pedigree” then "7 generations" to see it.  You can be assured your puppy comes from the highest quality of dog.

http://www.pedigreedatabase.com/pdf/Progeny-of-tyjams-von-rommel-roy-and-cruz-vom-haus-marcellus.pdf

 

 

Your Puppy's Pedigree

Here is a copy of your Cruz/Rommel puppy's pedigree.  This website is awesome because you can go back 7 generations.  Type in Rommel's registered name and click "long pedigree" then "7 generations" to see it.  You can be assured your puppy comes from the highest quality of dog.

http://www.pedigreedatabase.com/pdf/Progeny-of-tyjams-von-rommel-roy-and-cruz-vom-haus-marcellus.pdf

Tricks of the Trade

Mary Ann


This is a Kong toy. In particular a black Kong toy. And yes it makes a difference. Inside is a few pieces of rollover and it is sealed with peanut butter at both ends. I put it in the freezer and give it to Maya after I've taken her out to pee in the middle of the night. It avoids her making a fuss about having to go back in right away and it keeps her busy until she falls asleep again.

Puppies at Play

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dnIm5prZJvE


Mary Ann

Isis is home!

Isis is doing unbelievably well. She has 12 inches of sutures and a belly full of black & blue & red bruising. She walks as if nothing happened and is leaving it all alone so she doesn't even have to wear a cone at this point. She has eaten her dinner and has claimed the couch as her own. Amazing for a dog of any age! I'm so proud of her. I was afraid I was going to loose her. Thank you everyone for your thoughts and prayers. They found two more lumps which they removed as well. Some TLC and some daily turmeric to help prevent it from coming back.

Mary Ann

Thoughts and Prayers Please

Yesterday my beautiful 13 year old Isis was diagnosed with Breast Cancer.  She had surgery today which the tough old girl managed to survive.  However, there is some concern and the vet has decided to keep her for observation until tomorrow.  Please send your thoughts and prayers our way to help Isis battle for her life.  She's an old girl but we love her with all our hearts.

 

Mary Ann

 

 

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