Information about the natural behavior for dogs to guard valuable possessions like food, toys, sleeping area (i.e. resources) and how to teach your dog that your approach to possessions is a Good Thing. If you have this problem with your dog, I recommend you work with a professional to appropriately evaluate your situation and implement changes. I'm here when you need me!
Pat Miller, CPDT, is Whole Dog Journal’s Training Editor, and she wrote an excellent article about the dog park. I couldn't have said it better myself.
CK9 Fetch All dogs can learn to fetch; dogs bred for hunting (retrievers, spaniels) usually have a natural fetch drive. Either way, read this how-to article and incorporate a little fetch into your time with your dog.
Rabies Vaccine Clinic: get your dog's rabies vaccine for just $6 the first Tuesday of every month from 2:30 - 4:00 p.m. at the El Dorado County Animal Shelter, 511 Placerville Drive, Placerville.
Other Dog-Related Resources I can recommend
EDDOG (El Dorado Dog Owners Guild)
Support EDDOG's efforts to bring off-leash dog parks to El Dorado County. We've got things cooking in El Dorado Hills and Cameron Park, but we need your donations and volunteer help to proceed. Ask Ann the different ways you can help, info@compliantk9.com.
If your pooch is most comfortable at home when you travel, let the loving, experienced pet sitters at Priceless make it all OK while you're away. They have boarding capabilities, too. I've been a client of theirs for years!
Waggy's Pet Sitting, (916) 220-0134, www.waggyspetsitting.com
Owner Chris Wagner's network of pet sitters offer kennel-free private boarding, as well as in-home visits. You're dog will enjoy homestyle boarding at its finest!
Bark Avenue, 4540 Post St # 250, El Dorado Hills, (916) 941-7400
Get the latest and greatest info from Ken and Robin Mizell, owners of this adorable shop, about hard-to-find and ultra-premium dog food and accessories, as well as tons of gifts for the people in dogs' lives. Talk about personalized service! These guys really know their stuff and they have generously contributed to our community's animal welfare.
Jamie Holms, RVT, Non-Anesthetic Dental Care for your Pet
Contact Jamie through the El Dorado Pet Club for information or to schedule a non-anesthetic teeth cleaning for your dog. Jamie can explain all the technology and how it works, but basiclly it's a non-anesthetic and much less expensive alternative to traditional dog dental work. Check it out! JLHolms@comcast.net, 530.676.4442.
Excellent Books - Must-haves for the reference shelf of
new or seasoned dog owners!
Before and After Getting Your Puppy: The Positive Approach to Raising a Happy, Healthy, and Well-Behaved Dog,Dr. Ian Dunbar
The Culture Clash: A Revolutionary New Way to Understanding the Relationship Between Humans and Domestic Dogs, Jean Donaldson
The Well-Adjusted Dog: Dr. Dodman's Seven Steps..., Dr. Nicholas Dodman
Dogs Behaving Badly: An A-Z Guide ..., Dr. Nicholas Dodman
Cesar's Way: The Natural, Everyday Guide to Understanding and Correcting Common Dog Problems, Cesar Millan and Melissa Jo Peltier
The Seven Ages of Man's Best Friend: A Comprehensive Guide for Caring for Your Dog Through All the Stages of Life, Jan Fennell
Ziggy
This little puppy came to me at 6 weeks old, recovering from being poisoned. Proper puppy behavior has been a challenge since he didn't have that much-needed time with his littermates to learn bite inhibition.
Lucy & Casey
These two girlies-with-attitudes met and became BFFs in 5 minutes. This was a big deal considering each of them had problems with meeting new dogs.
