If you’re a parent, you know that you don’t always agree with what your kids want. Sometimes you do, like when they want something specific for their birthday and they’ve been good, so you indulge them. But other times, it’s not a good idea to always agree with your kids, especially when they want something […]
Month: August 2015
How To Respect Your Fellow Pack Leaders
As a dog lover, it’s likely that you enjoy meeting new pups — whether they belong to friends, family members, or neighbors. But sometimes the excitement over getting to know a new dog can cause you to inadvertently overstep the boundaries of a fellow Pack Leader. Here are a few guidelines you should always keep […]
Mange: Prevention And Treatment
You have probably heard the phrase, “That mangy dog!” as a way of expressing annoyance with a member of the canine family. But did you ever stop to think about where that phrase comes from? Though you don’t hear about it too often these days, mange is a skin disease that many have described as […]
Jump For Joy
You’ve probably heard the expression “jump for joy.” While it’s usually not literal for humans, it’s a pretty good description of someone’s emotional state when they’re very happy. To jump implies moving upward, and human happiness can definitely elevate our mood. But, despite the expression, real happiness in humans is exhibited by an inner calmness […]
Natural Born Swimmers
Hot, sticky, and lazy — summer days seem made to be spent poolside. But while you might consider swimming an easy and relaxing way to idle away an afternoon, your dog may have other ideas. Not all dogs take to the water naturally or happily, and there are lots of dogs who aren’t born knowing […]
If You Can’t Adopt…
There are hundreds of millions of homeless dogs in the world — some estimates say as many as six hundred million, and almost all of them wound up that way because of the failure of humans to do their part. Either people did not give strong Pack Leadership and gave up the dogs because of […]
Un-Mixing A Mutt: DNA Testing And Your Dog
If you’re the owner of a mutt, it’s likely you have an idea — or more likely several — about his breed mix. But what if you could know for sure? Well, you can, through dog DNA testing. In fact, you may be surprised to learn that it’s not as expensive as you would think. […]
Nothing To Sneeze At: 10 Top Hypoallergenic Dog Breeds
Aaachoo! For many allergy sufferers, a sneeze is just the start when they’re around a dog. The presence of a canine can also trigger coughing, wheezing, itchy eyes, and a stuffy nose. If this sounds like you, the idea of adding a dog to your family may seem impossible — but it doesn’t have to […]
Andre Millan Follows Cesar With His All-New Web Series
Andre Millan is following in his dad’s footsteps with his own all-new web series “What’s Up Dawg!” which will bring you up-close and personal to dog-related news and events. In the first episode, Andre drops in on the SoCal Instagram Bull Dog Meet-Up in the Downtown Los Angeles Arts District. What began as one follower […]
Mastery
Mastery is very important when it comes to having balanced packs, particularly mastering the walk and mastering leadership. But what does “mastery” mean? Basically, it means command or grasp of a subject, or the state of being in control. Note, though, that mastery does not mean “being the best.” There are many people with a […]
