Is Ear Cropping and Tail Docking Ethical? (Updated 2020) Throughout my dog training career, I have seen many unpleasant examples of animal exploitation. For example, why do we dock the tails and crop the ears of dogs (mutilate and disfigure) for our pleasure? In this article, I will be focusing primarily on Canis lupus familiaris […]
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Throw Away Your Dog’s Food Bowl
Food Bowls For Dogs (Updated 2020) Here are all of the dog/cat treats, food bowls, and pet products that we recommend Should you throw away your pet’s food bowl as Fun Paw Care, contemporary ethologists, and up-to-date Certified Dog Behaviorists and Dog Trainers advocate doing? Yes! In most cases, you need to train your dog […]
Pet Ownership: Right or Privilege?
Dog “Ownership” A Basic Human Right Or Privilege? (Updated 2020) Here are all of the dog training equipment, collars, harnesses, and pet products that we recommend I was speaking with a Los Angeles dog training friend of mine and we got to talking about traditional and balanced dog “trainers” with regards to corrections (typically used […]
Stray Dogs Dangerous?
Stray Dogs, Community Dogs, Feral Dogs, Vs. House Dogs As a resident and dog trainer in Los Angeles CA, my home sharply contrasts with most other parts of the world. On a recent trip studying canine behavior in South America, I couldn’t help but notice the stark differences between the dogs in Los Angeles and […]
“Pit Bull” Service Dog Manifesto
“Pit Bull” Service Dog Manifesto (Updated 2020) With so many citizens owning “Pit Bulls,” while throwing caution to the wind and thumbing their noses at ignorant Breed Specific Legislation and Breed Discrimination Legislation (BSL/BDL) laws, it got me thinking about how many working “Pit Bull” service dogs there are in cities with archaic discriminatory BSL […]
How to Use a Shock Collar Correctly
Should You Use A Shock Collar? (Updated 2020) If you are considering using a dog training collar such as a shock collar (euphemistically referred to as a vibration collar, static collar, pager collar, tingle collar, tickle collar, E collar, recall collar, electric collar, positive reinforcement collar, stimulation collar, remote “training” collar, prong collar or choke […]
Things to Buy Before Getting a Puppy
What to Buy for a New Puppy (Updated 2020) This page contains references to products from one or more of our advertisers. This means that if you click on one of the product links, Fun Paw Care may receive a small commission at no extra cost to you. This helps support Fun Paw Care and […]
Is My Dog Obese
Is My Dog Obese? (Updated 2020) There are far too many obese dogs. Besides unhealthy dog food, and the quantity, quality, and frequency of feeding, one of the main health issues with an obese dog is that overweight dogs live on average of 2 ½ years less than a healthy dog! Dogs’ lives are already […]
Dangerous Dog Foods
Dangerous Foods for Dogs (Updated 2020) Here are all of the dog foods and treats that we recommend Check out our dog training services if your dog is in the Greater Los Angeles or Southern California area or our phone and video consultations to get pet nutrition advice from anywhere in the world! Food is […]
Earthquake, Fire, & Natural Disaster Pet Care
Natural Disaster Pet Preparation (Updated 2020) Fun Paw Care is located in Los Angeles California where earthquakes, fires, and floods are every year events. We always prepare for the worst weather and hope for the best. When a fire, storm, or earthquake hits or is threatening, we contact all of our VIP Pet Members to […]
Dog Parks | Dangers Of Dog Parks
Dog Parks Here are all of the dog park equipment, dog collars, harnesses and pet products that we use and recommend (Updated 2020) Are Fenced-In, Off-Leash Dog Parks Safe? Most of the time no. Dog parks have pros and cons but the negatives far outweigh the positives. Most dog parks are dangerous for your dog’s […]
My Dog Only Listens When I Have Treats
Dog Training Is Not Dog Bribing This training guide covers how to train your dog effectively using treats, (not bribing). Common Dog Training Problems Learning Theory Basics Should I Use Food To Train My Dog? Should I Use A Dog Treat Bag How to use Food Correctly When Dog Training How To Use A Food […]
Should I Let My Dog On My Bed Or Couch
Allowing A Dog On The Bed And Couch (Updated 2020) Occasionally I get called to a behavior or dog training client’s home and there seems to be tension in the human relationship. Often, it involves how to raise a well-behaved dog, what rules they should enforce, and what should be permissible in the household. Just […]
Fireworks and Dogs
Fireworks And Dog Anxiety (Updated July 2021) In my behavior and training sessions, I see many dog separation anxiety, fear, and phobia cases where loud noises and inanimate objects are high on the list of scary stimuli. Natural disasters, earthquakes, thunderstorms, hurricanes, tornadoes, fireworks, and loud noises are disconcerting for most dogs. Please comfort your […]
What Dog Is Right for Me
How To Find The Best Dog For Your Family So, you have concluded that you would like to share and enhance your life with a dog and you would like to know what dog to get? Where do you begin now? There are numerous things to prepare for and research before bringing your new puppy […]
Black Dog Syndrome
Black Dog Syndrome (BDS) Why are there so many black dogs and cats in shelters? Is there also discrimination towards black dogs in dog training? Los Angeles shelters and many all over the country kill far too many adoptable pets each year, many of which are black. More black dogs and cats get killed each […]
The Power of a Dog or Cat to Change Your Mood
Pets Are Great For Your Health (Updated 2020) It was a gloomy rainy day out and I wasn’t looking forward to venturing out into the rain and wind. That is until I saw my first Los Angeles dog training client for the day and their gorgeous German Shepherd Dog and Golden Retriever smothered me with […]
Cesar Millan the “Dog Whisperer”
Dog Whisperer? What is a “dog whisperer”? In reality, it is typically someone who understands dogs through the science of ethology and cognitive ethology. In no way does someone’s claims of being a dog whisperer give them the right to abuse a dog. In order to communicate with a dog and understand them and vice-versa, […]
The Top Ten Reasons To Train Your Dog
The Top Ten Reasons To Train Your Dog How many of the millions of dogs that are killed every year in shelters and rescue organizations come from homes where parents never thought to train or socializing their dogs? Too many. Most of the dogs I see in shelters and rescue organizations are there because the […]
