Vaccinate with CAUTION!
As the "Primary Care Giver" for your fur child, it is important that you are aware that there are risks to approving unnecessary vaccinations. Veterinarians who are "Holistic" minded will not…
Black Witch Moths Come for a Visit
In Hawaii, it is commonly thought that when the Black Witch moth or Ascalapha Odorata, visits, that it is the spirit of a passed loved one coming to check up…
It’s in the Ears!
The French Bulldogs' signature "bat ears" give them that Je ne sais quoi. When Ola's cute puppy dropped ears weren't standing on their own, his breeder suggested I tape them…
What a MESS!
Feeding Ola in his crate-condo has been the norm to make the association a positive one. Sleep deprived and at 5:30 a.m., I missed fitting his bowl through the opening.…
Toy Box Training Tool!
Setting up a toy box will allow you to REDIRECT any illegal activity. When Ola starts chewing on that tab under our ottoman or anything illegal, we can get him…
Exhausting Young Puppy Phase!
Anyone who has raised numerous puppies knows that this 8 week old period is EXHAUSTING. Here we are early in the morning after Ola has eaten his breakfast. Lack…
Crate-Condo Training Continues…
Ola is perfectly comfortable with his “keeping things safe for him” and “preventing him from developing bad habits” room, but so far not with the door closed. For now, when…
Ola Begins the Fine Art of Begging!
Good manners for sitting patiently are reinforced. Otherwise, ignoring works best at this young age—no talk, react or touch.
Power of the Cool Pack!
Reinforcing behavior means finding something they love. In this instance, the cool pack makes going into his unfamiliar crate-condo very enjoyable.