Dog Training
To Crate or Not to Crate
By Angelica Steinker, M.Ed., C.D.B.C, CAP2 designed by Kimberly "Kim" Archer, CPDT-KA, CTDI It has become a popular notion to crate dogs, especially during adolescence to encourage a reinforcement history with people rather than the environment. However, is keeping a dog crated for 23.5 hours a day appropriate? This article does not aim to exclusively answer any [...]
How to Teach Your Deaf (and Blind) Dog to Wake Up Gently
Understanding the Goal The article How to Teach Your Deaf (and Blind) Dog to Wake Up Gently explains how to help dogs with hearing or vision loss wake in a [...]
UNDERSTANDING “YOU GET WHAT YOU REWARD”
One of the most powerful truths in dog training is UNDERSTANDING “YOU GET WHAT YOU REWARD”, not what you want your dog to do. Dogs learn through consequences, and their [...]
Cognitive Dog Training
Another forward thinking blog by Pam Hogle. Cognitive Dog Training invites readers to look beyond traditional training methods and explore how dogs think, learn, and make decisions. In this article, [...]
Health & Safety
Traveling Responsibly with Your Pet
Find out what it takes to care for your pets responsibly while they are traveling in your vehicle. By Annie DeChance and Brenna Fender Part of being a responsible pet is making sure your pet [...]
February is National Pet Dental Health Month!
By Brenna Fender Dental care is an important part of pet ship. Bad breath and stained or loose teeth can have consequences that are far beyond cosmetic. Plaque is a sticky substance that forms on [...]
Enjoying the Holidays with your dog
This article is shared with permission from USDAA.com. Holiday festivities are fun for us, but can be both stressful and dangerous to our dogs. Here are few tips to make sure everyone in your family [...]
Dog Agility Training
Courteous Canine Articles
Getting a Second Dog – Helping Your First Dog Say, “Yes”
A great article/post by Sonya Bevan. Read it now
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 [...]
Fireworks Time!
Read this great post by eileenanddogs Six Ways to Prepare your dog for Fireworks
Non-Aggressive Behaviors as a Precursor to Outright Aggression
Non-Aggressive Behaviors as a Precursor to Outright Aggression A great article from Pet Professional Guild. It is free to join as a pet if you want to get these blogs and have access to free [...]
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/
Avoid a Tragedy – Socialize your Dog!
By Brenna Fender Recently, I watched a dog running through traffic on Bruce B. Downs Boulevard. Several people were trying to catch the little terrier, who was more terrified of them than of the whizzing [...]
How to Choose a Safe Flying Disc for Your Dog
By Brenna Fender If your dog loves to catch flying discs for exercise or sport, you may have noticed that not all discs are created equal. Some are hard, some are soft, some are chewy, [...]
Small Dog Daycare!
Courteous Canine, Inc. now offers SMALL Dog Day Care! One day a week is dedicated to our small furry family members. Enroll your little one today! Spots are filling! Call 813-949-1465 or email Info@CourteousCanine.com
NORTH AMERICA DIVING DOGS DOCK JUMPING COMPETITION
Saturday April 18 and Sunday April 19, 2015 Schedule Both Days Field Opens 8:00 a.m. Splash 1 9:00 a.m. Splash 2 11:00 a.m. Splash 3 1:00 p.m. EV 3:00 p.m. Pre-registration is $20 for each [...]
Traveling Responsibly with Your Pet
Find out what it takes to care for your pets responsibly while they are traveling in your vehicle. By Annie DeChance and Brenna Fender Part of being a responsible pet is making sure your pet [...]
North America Diving Dogs Dock Jumping Competition
Saturday April 18 and Sunday April 19, 2015 Schedule Both Days Field Opens 8:00 a.m. Splash 1 9:00 a.m. Splash 2 11:00 a.m. Splash 3 1:00 p.m. EV 3:00 p.m. Pre-registration is $15 for each [...]
Bootleg Reinforcement
Here is a great blog read and subscribe too! eileenanddogs.com
What Does it Take to Become Responsible Dog Owner?
By Brenna Fender If you are reading this, you probably consider yourself a responsible dog . You feed your dog good food, provide clean water and shelter, and take him for regular veterinary check-ups. You [...]
February is National Pet Dental Health Month!
By Brenna Fender Dental care is an important part of pet ship. Bad breath and stained or loose teeth can have consequences that are far beyond cosmetic. Plaque is a sticky substance that forms on [...]
Bait Dog to Pet Dog
by Catherine Clark He is tall, dark and handsome. His name is Jacob. And he is 5 ½ year old black Labrador retriever. Jacob was my fourth foster through Labrador Retriever Rescue of Florida (LRRoF). [...]