My town has a leash law. I think it’s relatively new, but we do have one. Now that doesn’t mean that everyone keeps their dog under control. As a matter of fact, it’s not uncommon for me to have an encounter with a strange dog when I’m walking Belle. Now if you’ve been reading this […]
Dog Collar Identification (ID) Tags
Our town has a new ID tag law. You are to register your dog each year with the Humane Society who provides an ID tag for your dog. Now, I already had a hanging identification tag for my dog that I had bought online and she also wore her rabies tag. Add a third tag […]
The Dog Afraid of Thunder – My Dog’s Storm Fear
Many dogs are afraid of storms. But when that behavior becomes harmful to the dog, what do you do? My dog Belle was always afraid of storms, but it got much worse. And unfortunately, my attempts to comfort her actually reinforced her negative behavior. After speaking with a friend who is a dog training expert, I started crating her during storms and covering the crate with a sheet. This helps her to feel safer and keeps her from hurting herself during her panic.