The Scoop on Scooping Poop
The Scoop on Scooping Poop Scooping poop is more than cleanliness—it is about health, safety, and community respect. Every responsible dog owner should understand why it matters. Dog poop is a serious slipping hazard. Everyone has stepped in poop and regretted it immediately. Scooping prevents messy shoes and dirty floors. More importantly, dog waste spreads dangerous bacteria and parasites. The Centers for Disease Control warns [...]
Conquer the Challenge of Agility
Conquer the Challenge of Agility Agility is often seen as a sport that celebrates canine athleticism, but behind every successful dog is a dedicated human partner. In “Conquer the Challenge: The Human Half of the Agility Team,” Angelica Steinker, M.Ed., C.D.B.C., CAP2, reminds us that agility is truly a team effort—and that both members of the team need care, preparation, and attention. While handlers devote [...]
Empowerment Training: Being the Best Dog Parent
1 You are limited to controlling your own behavior. You can’t truly control your dog. The only being we can control is ourselves. Remember how much power there is in being irresistible. Be irresistibly fun to your dog. 2 3 Spend time with your dog – talk, laugh, listen, be interested in them, and be [...]
Beware the Giant African Land Snail
Beware the Giant African Land Snail By Kimberly "Kim" Archer, CPDT-KA, CTDI The Giant African Land Snail is an incredibly dangerous snail invasive to Florida, and it is also irradicated with an equally dangerous bait, metaldehyde. Florida has previously successfully eradicated these snails, and plans to do so again, but in the meantime everyone should remain vigilant for both themselves and their pets, as thousands [...]
