Why I Kiss My Dogs
Why I Kiss My Dogs What my dogs taught me about finding the joy in life By Angelica Steinker, M.Ed., C.D.B.C, CAP2 edited by Kimberly "Kim" Archer, CPDT-KA, CTDI Stevie Life is inherently satisfying, just ask my late Border Collie, Stevie. Stevie found joy in playing with anything at all, seeing a toy in every object. Best of all, he liked to [...]
Say “No” To Dog Parks: Here’s Why & Better Alternatives
Say “No” To Dog Parks: Here’s Why & Better Alternatives By Kimberly Archer Dog Behavior Technician As a dog parent you just want the best for your pup, and as such most of us want to provide our dog with a rich social life. The easy way to do this is to regularly take your dog to the dog park... or is it? Though dog [...]
Pet Professional Guild’s Blog
Here is a link to the Pet Professional Guild's blog if you have some extra time over the holidays. All of us from Courteous Canine, Inc. wish you a great Holiday and a funtastic new year! https://ppgworldservices.com/
Murphy the Hero Dog
A great article by Beth Napolitano Dogs have an intense ability to smell. Around 60 per cent of a dog's brain is dedicated to being able to identify, sort and locate smells. All dogs have the ability to smell and track multiple odors simultaneously, many times pet dogs don't know how to make use of their noses. However...... read more now >
Dog’s and Consciousness
Here is a link to a great article on Dog's and Consciousness: https://ppgworldservices.com/2015/05/28/the-nose-knows/
Looking for some doggie fun this weekend?
Looking for something fun to do this weekend? Come join us at Courteous Canine, Inc. to watch some dock jumping we are starting at 8 am both days and will roughly end at 4pm. Admission is free and if your dog likes water, give it a try and enter! For more info call us 813-949-1465 or email Info@CourteousCanine.com
Tampa Dog Trainer Brenna Fender: What is UpDog?
Tampa Dog Trainer Brenna Fender: What’s UpDog? UpDog is a brand new dog sport organization created by Kat and Jack Fahle, Andrea and Jason Rigler, and Babz Mahony. These dedicated disc doggers wanted to expand their favorite sport to include a wider variety of dogs – and people – than seen at typical disc dog events. Traditionally, while many people enjoy games with discs in [...]
Tampa Dog Trainer Brenna Fender: New Trainer and New Class at Courteous Canine, Inc.!
New Trainer and New Class at Courteous Canine, Inc.! By Brenna Fender Did you ever see a dog do some really cool tricks and think, “Wow, I’d love my dog to be able to do that”? Do you just know that your dog could do amazing tricks if you just knew how to teach him? Courteous Canine DogSmith of Tampa can help you do just that! Certified [...]
Tampa Dog Trainer: Dog Travel Safety
Dog Travel Safety is an important concern Tampa Dog Trainer: Dog Travel Safety By Brenna Fender Dog s often travel with their pets to competitions, on vacation, or just about town while on errands, but they may not realize that the way they travel can mean the difference between life and death. Do you drive with Fido loose in the back seat or [...]
Tampa Dog Trainer Angelica Steinker: Helpful Pet Insurance Information
Helpful Pet Insurance Information It can be hard to find helpful pet insurance information, so today we are sharing a link to a huge chart listing many of the pet insurance companies and presenting a list of client ratings of these companies. Check it out. https://www.petinsurancereview.com/dog.asp Happy Pet Insurance Shopping, The Staff of Courteous Canine, Inc.!
Tampa Dog Trainer Brenna Fender: The ABCs of Canine Freestyle
The ABCs of Canine Freestyle By Brenna Fender A dog sport that combines obedience moves, tricking training, and dancing: that’s canine freestyle! Breeds that are good for canine freestyle include… all of them! Because routines are varied, you can showcase your dog’s strong points, whether he is a Beagle or a Border Collie. A strong working relationship and good partnership with the handler are more [...]
