Mar 25, 2020 | Posted by | 2 comments| pet health, pet safety
Coronavirus And Pets (COVID-19 update) We are OPEN. In these stressful times, rest assured, as always, my number one concern is of the safety of the pets and families I work with. One of the many benefits of my non-volume approach to dog training, dog boarding, and optimal pet care is a reduction in the […]
Jun 11, 2015 | Posted by | 4 comments|
Animal Behavior – Vital Knowledge For Pet Professionals (Updated 2020) What do dog walking, dog hotels, dog boarding, dog kennels, dog groomers, dog daycare, dog trainers, dog nutritionist, and all pet professionals need to know? What is the singular most vital piece of knowledge and essential component of any pet business to keep dogs safe, […]
Dec 27, 2014 | Posted by | no comments| moving with a pet
Pet-Friendly Apartments When Moving With a Dog or Cat (Updated 2020) Here are all of the dog and pet products that we recommend when searching for a pet-friendly apartment How important is a dog resume or CV, curriculum vitae? A dog resume is very important if you live in Los Angeles or any large city. […]
Sep 25, 2014 | Posted by | no comments| dog breeds, Dog Training Equipment, Irresponsible Journalism, working animal
Dogs and Journalists Don’t Mix Have you ever played the game, how many inaccuracies can you find in one article by a large media outlet newspaper? It is fun but quite sad. This is not to single out a specific newspaper but to focus on the systemic problem affecting media and journalists today. It is […]
Aug 4, 2014 | Posted by | no comments| LIMA
Dog Training Is Simple (As long as you change) (Updated 2020) Do you want to change or do you want your dog to change when dog training? Los Angeles California families are often surprised to hear that they must change if they want their dog’s behavior to change. Even during our Los Angeles Dog Boot […]
Jun 11, 2014 | Posted by | no comments| AKC American Kennel Club, dog breeding, Irresponsible Journalism
Rescue Don’t Buy (Updated 2020) “Nothing in the world is more dangerous than sincere ignorance and conscientious stupidity.” – Martin Luther King, Jr. Here are all of the dog training, equipment, collars, harnesses, and pet products that we recommend Although my article focuses on irresponsible journalism and a specific dog breed (Briard’s) one can extrapolate […]
May 29, 2014 | Posted by | no comments| dog sports
Do Dogs Belong In Extreme Sports? Here are some scenarios that I have seen on the news lately. A dog is stuffed into a backpack and worn by the pet parent as he base-jumps off a cliff. A dog is hooked up to a sling line and is dangling precariously, thousands of feet above a […]
Jun 14, 2013 | Posted by | no comments| Alpha, animal abuse, dog barking, dog body language, Dog Training Methods, Dominance Theory, Irresponsible Journalism
Dog Training Nonsense Promoted by Ignorant Media I teach parents how to stop dog barking regularly. So when a colleague sent me an article about how to stop my dog from barking and why dogs bark written by Stanley Coren of Psychology Today, I was shocked at the author’s awful, antiquated dog training advice. The […]
May 17, 2013 | Posted by | no comments| dog aggression, dog body language, Dog Training Certifications, pet safety
Is Dog Daycare Safe For Dogs In Fun Paw Care’s final series about dog daycare, kennels, and dog boarding in Los Angeles, we discuss the suitability of these environments for pets. Dog daycare is not suitable or appropriate for most dogs. Most daycare facilities are primarily concerned with profits and not the health or well […]
May 8, 2013 | Posted by | no comments| dog aggression, dog body language, Dog Training Certifications, pet safety
Dog Daycare Questions To Ask & What To Look For There are simply too many situations or reasons to mention why a great dog daycare would be healthy for your dog and why a poor dog daycare would be unhelpful or downright harmful for your dog. We think the cons for most dog daycares substantially […]
May 2, 2013 | Posted by | no comments| dog aggression, dog body language, Dog Training Certifications, pet safety
Dog Daycare Dangers A friend and client had asked me to watch over their gorgeous dog whom I previously trained very well when he was a puppy. I was very excited to see him and to see how well he was doing. When I first saw him he was wearing his standard flat buckle collar […]
Mar 23, 2013 | Posted by | no comments| desensitization and counterconditioning, dog anxiety
(Updated 2020) How To Desensitize And Countercondition A Dog (5 Easy Steps) Introduce a fear evoking stimulus in a controlled environment at a very low amplitude and/or proximity Pair that stimulus with a very high food reward Do this for several iterations until you see your dog’s emotion change, from unsure/concerned to happy/excited when hearing, […]
Mar 6, 2013 | Posted by | no comments| dog body language, stray & feral dogs
How To Capture A Stray Dog? 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 will receive a small commission at no extra cost to you. This helps support Fun Paw Care and allows us to […]
Jan 3, 2013 | Posted by | no comments| capturing behavior, Dog Toys, pet health, puppy teething, separation anxiety
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 pathologists, and up-to-date Certified Dog Behaviorists and Dog Trainers advocate doing? Here’s an example. I was with a client and their […]
Nov 28, 2012 | Posted by | no comments| stray & feral dogs
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 […]
Aug 8, 2012 | Posted by | no comments| 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 […]
Jul 25, 2012 | Posted by | no comments|
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 […]
