CORE! Just as we humans can benefit from a strong core, so can our dogs! Start slow (and low) to build your dog’s confidence and balance. You must assist your dog until he starts to get the hang of it. You can use a child’s ball (like the one Paige is on) or a human […]
Last weekend a friend from PA came to visit and we attended an awesome event in the city on Pier 26. The event, called the Liberty Challenge, is where teams of paddlers on outriggers come from all over the world to compete in races – some 15 miles long! Though the Liberty Challenge has been […]
PROS: socialization running playing in a securely fenced area burning off extra energy seeing/making new friends (both of you) CONS: possible spread of parasites/illnesses potential for dog fights SOME owners not watching their dogs SOME owners bringing dogs who should not be there potential for injury The bottom line is, YOU need to decide […]
…that means we love to spend time outdoors. For many of us, that means bringing our beloved dogs with us when we can. It can’t be overstated: we have to be careful of the health (and death) risks associated with having our dogs out in extreme temperatures. Dogs have very different cooling mechanisms than we […]
Many many thanks for making this Bark for Life a success and the largest in NJ! We had a great turnout and the weather held steady. Hopefully someday we can eradicate cancer! Have a safe Memorial Weekend! Stacie & Ronan
That’s right – this Saturday 5/21 from 12-3pm (rain date Sunday 5/22 12-3pm) on the gazebo lawn in Florham Park. The official address is 111 Ridgedale Avenue. Please come out for this amazing cancer fundraiser, expected to be the biggest Bark for Life in NJ! Royal Canine Dog Training LLC is a proud sponsor for […]
It’s been in the works for some time, and some recent reports indicate that it will be voted upon in September. Philadelphia, Los Angeles and other cities have passed similar bans. The hope is that if pet stores stop selling dogs and cats commercially, then the mills that supply those stores will suffer and eventually […]
I hear it so often from clients “I want my dog to became a Therapy Dog”. It’s a fantastic goal, but does your dog have what it takes? When considering whether your dog would make a good therapy dog, first ask yourself a few questions: Does your dog startle easily or is he afraid of […]
Most of us who have dogs love the idea of giving them lots of hugs and kisses, and we love receiving them in return. I’ve even signed off on some of my blog posts by saying “Hugs to the Pooches”. But do the dogs really enjoy it? Well, in my humble opinion, it depends on […]
Well folks, this will be short and sweet:) Celebrations will soon be starting for Pet Appreciation Week. One way I will take part is to join Pet Valu with their celebrations this Saturday (see my “Upcoming Events” page) at Madison and Florham Park. But the bigger way I want to celebrate is to celebrate my […]
