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Day 2 of the Extreme Mutt Makeover transport.
Annie the beagle needs emergency vet care…. Tuesday August 17th, 2010 Pinson, Tenn. This morning started with Sally jumping on the bed, licking my face.
Extreme Mutt Makeover Transport of 22 dogs.
I’m reposting my journals from the 22 dog transport we did from Dallas, Tx to NH in 2010. Day 1: Monday August 16th 2010. Arrived
Choosing the Right Dog
by Denise Mazzola, CPDT – KA A Dog is a Friend for Life; Choose Accordingly! We don’t get to pick our family members. You
Holiday Tips for Your Pup
by Denise Mazzola, CPDT – KA Five Sanity Saving Tips to Make the Holidays Happier For You & Your Dog The holidays are
How to Stop Barking
by Denise Mazzola, CPDT – KA When it comes to tolerating barking dogs, there seems to be two kinds of people in the world,
What is a Brain Toy
by Denise Mazzola, CPDT – KA Exercise is so important for our dogs and also for us. There is very little that can
Loose Leash
by Denise Mazzola, CPDT – KA Please keep the leash loose, please. Today on my early morning run, I saw a woman who
Resource Guarding
by Denise Mazzola, CPDT – KA Resource guarding is the ultimate culture clash between dogs and humans. In the world of survival of the
The Importance of Exercise
by Denise Mazzola, CPDT – KA So many times we want the quick-fix. How many advertisements are there for weight loss magic, just take
Puppy Training
by Denise Mazzola, CPDT-KA When Should I start Training My Puppy? Recently I’ve had several phone calls from new puppy owners asking when they
Hardwired to Focus on the Negative
by Denise Mazzola, CPDT-KA I think the question I get asked the most is, “how long do I need to use treats” and my
Problems with Doggie Day Care
by Denise Mazzola, CPDT – KA Have you ever been to a party with too many people? It’s only tolerable because you are there
Training 2 Dogs is Twice the Work
Double the Trouble when you adopt or purchase two dogs.
It Takes More Than Love
by Denise Mazzola, CPDT – KA I have worked with hundreds of family’s and their dogs, maybe even thousands of rowdy, barky, peeing in the
Senior Dogs
by Denise Mazzola, CPDT-KA Thor is 13 years young. He’s a yellow lab that has been with me since he was a puppy. He
Rooting for the Underdog
Published on the Ledger Transcript (http://www.ledgertranscript.com) Why I love the Underdog By Denise Mazzola, CPDT-KA Monday, November 4, 2013 (Published in print: Tuesday,
What is Behaviorally Healthy?
Published on the Ledger Transcript (http://www.ledgertranscript.com) Tips on Raising Behaviorally Healthy Dogs By Denise Mazzola, CPDT-KA Monday, October 21, 2013 (Published in print:
No Remorse
Published on the Ledger Transcript (http://www.ledgertranscript.com) Dogs Have No Remorse By Denise Mazzola, CPDT-KA Monday, September 30, 2013 (Published in print: Tuesday, October
Concept Vs Context
Published on the Ledger Transcript (http://www.ledgertranscript.com) Concept Versus Context, When it Comes to Dogs By Denise Mazzola, CPDT-KA Friday, August 30, 2013 (Published in print:
Why Training is Important
Published on the Ledger Transcript (http://www.ledgertranscript.com) Pet Corner: Why Training, Structure and Rules are Important By Denise Mazzola, CPDT-KA Monday, April 22, 2013
Is Your Dog Dominating You?
by Denise Mazzola, CPDT-KA He’s being dominate. Don’t let your dog out the door first, she’s dominating you. She never comes to me when
Has Your Pet Got You Trained?
By Denise Mazzola, CPDT-KA Monday, July 1, 2013 (Published in the Ledger-Transcript: Tuesday, July 2, 2013) In the more than 20 years that
All About Motivation
by Denise Mazzola, CPDT-KA Motivation and Your Dog When you touch the hot stove as a child, or as an adult, it is usually