Prepare for a Dog-gone safe Thanksgiving
If your dog’s anxiety is more extreme, consider asking your veterinarian for a short term medicine solution. We can work on a long-term behavioral modification when there isn’t such a time crunch for your puppy to get ready for the busy holiday season. Other things to consider using to help your dog feel less anxious are calming pheromone diffusers. Adaptil and Thunderease by Adaptil are two brands that really work. Make sure the diffuser will cover the size of the space you where your dog will be and that it has plenty of time to saturate that space and become get into your dogs system. The manufacturer reports that it may need to be in that space and your dog exposed to it for two (2) to three (3) days to begin working. From experience, you will need to keep the diffuser plugged in continuously. When it is removed and then you plug it back in, dogs have to start over to get the calming effect from the pheromone. (Use 1 diffuser for an area up to 700 sq. ft.)
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Keep It Clean People!
Just thinking about all of these fur babies reminds me of just how overwhelming it can be to keep a home clean with all of that fur, dander and tracked in dirt. Recently George and Friends Dog Training owner, Risa Meynarez, was mentioned on Redfin. Check out the article Keeping Your Home Clean and Pet-Friendly: A Comprehensive Guide for Pet Owners.
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What is your dog's body language trying to tell you?
Context is key in reading the complex body language of humans and dogs.
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Human Food Toxic to Dogs
Alert: Macadamia Nuts are toxic to dogs. Poor George had leg paralysis...
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Oregon Dog Health Alert - Toxic Water
Oregon Dog Health Alert - Toxic Water. Advisories issued for some bodies of water. Portland, Oregon. Dog death reported summer 2021. Ice and winter cold weather do not change the toxicity. Harmful algae and cyanobacteria (sometimes called blue-green algae) can produce toxins (poisons) that can make people and animals sick and affect the environment. Children and dogs are particularly vulnerable.
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Play Gestures - When to say “go” and when to say “whoa”
The bounce, the bow, wrestling, barking, play biting, tug, and chase are all forms of puppy play. How do you know when to say, “go” and when to intervene and say, “whoa”.
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Signs of Smoke Irritation in your Pet
Health advisories issued for air quality also apply to animals. Smoke, ash and dust from wildfires affects dogs, cats, birds, horses, livestock and wildlife. Pet birds are particularly susceptible to particulates in the air. Learn about the signs of smoke irritation and what you can do to care for your dog or pet.
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Indoor Quality Time with your Dog
Is your dog bored? Are you stuck indoors? We’ve got a few ideas and links to many more right here.
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Welcome Dog Trainer Zach!
We’ve added to the leadership at George & Friends dog training. Meet Zach Meynarez. Zach grew up in Atlanta, Georgia and his first two dogs were a (1) a 120 pound Doberman Pinscher and (2) a rare, spirited, Large Münsterländer.
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Danger! That concrete is hotter than you think.
Did you know that if it is 86 degrees outside, the asphalt could be as hot as 135 degrees. Dogs can get sunburn, heat exhaustion and burned extremities just like humans.
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Got a teenager?
In dog development, adolescence is time when everything starts to fall apart, unless you make a concerted effort to see it through to the stability of adulthood.
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Puppy Potty Training Tips
Puppy potty training tips include how long your new puppy should be able to wait before needing to go potty.
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What scares your pup?
Could it be a phobia, not just a fear?
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Cold & Flu Season
Atchoo! The sound of your puppy sneezing is cute, but it could also mean your dog has a cold.
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Walk with George!
Walk with George (and Risa). This is a fun, free opportunity to practice your dog walking and talking skills with your pup. This is open to all of Risa's current and prior students. Please text or e-mail Risa so she knows you will be attending. Check Facebook for future opportunities to Walk with George. @LearnFromGeorge
Meeting at Mud Bay, 1830 NW Cedar Falls Dr, Portland, OR - If poor air quality, we'll practice in the store.
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"Sit." "Sit." "Sit" "Sit" Please? Please "Sit"
"Sit!" That was totally worth the wait. Be patient after giving the command. Don't give the verbal command more than one time.
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8 Tips for Trips with your Dog
Don't give your puppy iced water in the heat. 60 seconds on hot surfaces at 125 degrees and above will cause burns and blistering of your pup's paws.
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The leashed of your dog walk worries
Walking in hot weather and the leash is the least of your problems. In 60 seconds, your dog's paws can be damaged by the road, concrete or red brick surfaces that are in the sun.
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