Halloween And Your Dog

With Halloween around the corner, I wanted to share this article from Sarasota Dog, written by Andy Sands, Owner of Good CitiZen Dog Training.

Many dogs have issues with people coming to the door, they will often bark, cower, lunge or even nip at strangers and sometimes even at friends or family that come to your home. Halloween and trick-or-treaters can be especially challenging for our canine companions! Additionally costumes, like sunglasses, hats or beards can cause a dog to become fearful.

This article gives a little insight into why dogs react the way that they do and how to help desensitize them to the things that cause anxiety for them.

Kids, Dogs, and Holiday Celebrations (Part 2)
by Andy Sands, Certified Dog Trainer and Behavior Consultant:

http://sarasotadog.com/2015/10/20/training-tuesday-kids-dogs-and-holiday-celebrations-part-2/

Coco & Rio Halloween 2012

Recommendation for puppy parents...

I love and highly recommend Dr. Sophia Yin. She is a veterinarian and Animal Behaviorist.  She went to UC Davis and is just incredible at what she does.

Link to information about her:About: Dr. Sophia Yin

I often look her up on Youtube when I want information on how to handle specific pet issues. 

She just put out a new dvd:  Creating the Perfect Puppy: How to Start Off Right and Stay on Track.

If you have or plan on getting a puppy, I would definitely get this DVD. I think it's $15 pre-sale. Check link for details.

She is great!

'Peanut'