dog training
Caring for a Nervous Dog
Do you have a timid dog? Our canine pals all have distinct personalities. Some are friendly and outgoing, while others are very jumpy and fearful. A local Lakeville, MN vet discusses caring for a nervous dog below. Recognize Fear Fear in dogs can manifest in many ways. Fido may pant, drool, defecate or urinate inappropriately,…
Dog Training: Moving Beyond The Basics
January is National Train Your Dog Month! Dogs are very smart. Some pooches can learn as many as 100 words and commands. Of course, all dogs should know basics like Sit, Stay, Come, Heel, and Lay Down. This is important for petiquette, but it’s also crucial for safety reasons. However, there’s no reason to stop…
Caring for a Deaf Dog
Deaf Pet Awareness Week starts September 22nd! Pets with hearing issues often have a hard time getting adopted. That’s really very sad, because they make wonderful pets. People are often reluctant to adopt deaf pets because they think there’s a lot of extra work involved. However, that isn’t necessarily the case. Many hearing-impaired pets just…
Caring for a Highly Active Dog
Is your canine buddy a bouncing ball of mischief? Does Fido tend to race around at full speed, even if he’s just going from one room to another? Our fuzzy friends tend to slow down as they grow older, but many of them are furry, four-legged bundles of energy while they are young. Read on…
Taking Your Dog to the Vet
Is your canine buddy due for a veterinary exam? While your pooch will be much healthier—and therefore happier—with proper veterinary care, he isn’t usually very enthusiastic about coming to visit us. We understand this. Although we do everything possible to make appointments quick and easy for our furry patients, we know that many of them…
7 Common Dog Care Mistakes
Dogs have been our friends and companions for thousands of years. In that time, our canine pals have definitely earned the title of Man’s Best Friend! However, it can be easy to forget that dogs have different needs than people, and don’t think the same way we do. Read on as a local Lakeville, MN…
Doggy Petiquette – Getting Fido to Greet Guests Politely
Does your canine buddy sometimes jump on your visitors? If so, Fido is in good company. This is a fairly common habit among our canine pals. However, it’s actually bad petiquette. And, with larger dogs, this can even be quite dangerous! Read on as a Lakeville, MN vet offers some helpful tips on getting your…
Teaching Your Dog to Sit
Has a new canine buddy just joined your household? If so, that’s great! We love to see dogs going to loving forever homes. One thing that is very important for new doggy owners is making sure that Fido responds to basic obedience commands, such as Sit, Stay, Come, Heel, and Lay Down. Of these five…
Walk Your Dog Week
Did you know that October 1-7 is Walk Your Dog Week? Fido probably doesn’t, but we’re guessing he’d be pretty enthusiastic about it if he did. Even if your canine pal has a yard to patrol, he’ll still benefit from regular walks. Getting out and about provides Fido with exercise and mental stimulation, both of…
