The Bonded Dog

The Bonded Dog We offer one-on-one training at your home. Our main philosophy is emphasizing the importance of bonding with your dog. With bonding, your dog gains trust.

Once your dog trusts you, they will look to you for guidance. Contact us for a free evaluation.

Well, it's been a while! I saw the sun today, so I think we're headed in the right direction. If you and your pups have ...
03/28/2023

Well, it's been a while! I saw the sun today, so I think we're headed in the right direction. If you and your pups have been cooped up hiding from the cold or trying not to get a cold, now's the time to thaw out. We offer at-your-home personal one-on-one training for you and your dog. Get a well behaved and happy dog! Contact us for more info!

04/23/2022
01/30/2022

This is aussie-doodle puppy Teddy (15 weeks old) having play and socialization time with Morty (4 year old Old English Sheepdog).
Proper socialization and play are essential development skills during the ages of 12 to 16 weeks. During this time puppies should also be introduced to everyday sounds, different people, and learn bite control.
Socialization activities can also be done on long, loose leads, but in this case both Teddy and Morty have very good recall.

Soooo...the snow is starting to melt. You can't distinguish from mud and old p**p. Sun is out...mostly. And, your dog ha...
02/26/2021

Soooo...the snow is starting to melt. You can't distinguish from mud and old p**p. Sun is out...mostly. And, your dog has lost it's mind! Bolting out the door like they were launched by NASA. Running around like they were chased by bees! Well, if your pup needs some freshening up lessons or a complete do over, The Bonded Dog can help. Contact us and we'll be glad to help!

12/14/2020

Follow through. You hear it in baseball, tennis, boxing, and many other sports and in life. Make a plan. Execute plan. Follow through. It's the same in dog training and even more important. A dog's learning ability thrives on regularity and repetition. You keep doing it until it's automatic. It may take a while. Not every dog is the same. Dogs learn at different rates just like people. And, you're dog won't learn a thing if you don't have his attention. You have to make yourself more interesting and more important than whatever it is that's distracting them. It might take weeks just to get your dogs attention, but stick with the plan. And...follow through.

09/03/2020

When someone says, "My dog doesn't walk well on leash. What should I do?". I may say, "Does he/she sit? Does he/she stay?" People may say they do these things. Then they show me. "Sit. Sit, Tiger. Sit!. Come on, you know sit." Then, Tiger finally puts his butt down. But, they had to tell him many times. If you're dog isn't going to listen to you in your own home with little or no distractions, to a command as simple as sit, why would you expect him to listen to you on a walk where there's a million distractions and he wants to wander and greet or jump on everyone he meets. We need to walk before we can run. Dogs need to sit before they can walk!

08/28/2020

Structure. Without it your house will fall apart. And, your dog without structure will fall apart, as well. Some people think it's odd when they say their dog doesn't walk well on a leash and I tell them to make the dog sit and wait for his/her food. Make them wait at street corners and also before leaving the house. This is building a foundation for you to build on. The dog will be looking to you for what to do. This is building trust with your dog. Basic training will make everything else easier.

08/23/2020

Well, hasn't this been fun? Everyone home. Nowhere to go. All that family bonding going on. I'm sure your dog loves it. Then, the boss calls. You're going back to work. All week. Part of the week. Whatever. The school website says your kids are going back to school. All week. Part of the week. Whatever. Now, your dog isn't going to be too happy. They thrive on structure and consistency and don't like change (Note: I may be a dog.) So, you should be easing your pup back into you not being around all the time. Go for a ride or short walk without them. Then a longer walk, or drive. Don't make a big deal about it. Just do it. Doing this will make it less likely they will freak out when the house starts to empty, and they're still home. Who knows. Your pup may think, "Whew! I thought they'd never leave!" But...I doubt it...

So...you're home. Maybe with your spouse. Maybe throw some kids in there. Have a cat? Nobody has "a" cat! So, cats. A do...
03/22/2020

So...you're home. Maybe with your spouse. Maybe throw some kids in there. Have a cat? Nobody has "a" cat! So, cats. A dog. Oh, you have a dog? Well, then, you will never be bored or lack something to do! If you have a puppy, you can start training. Basic things. Or, our favorite thing...bond with your new puppy. Have an old dog? Teach him some new tricks. Yes...you can, regardless of the old saying. Teach your dog how to like getting their teeth brushed, or nails trimmed, or put way their toys. Yes, some of these things take time. Lucky or you (and them) you have lots of time now! Stay safe, and wash your paws...er...hands...Java will be watching...

02/08/2020

Behavior Bite. So, it's cold out. It's snowing. It's raining, cold AND snowing! Good time to walk your dog! When people say, my dog doesn't like rain or snow. Might be because YOU don't like these things. I'm not saying always go out in torrential rain or white out conditions, but don't shy away from taking your dog out in bad weather. He or she needs to be familiar with weather conditions. The more different situations you expose your dog to, whether it's weather or people or other dogs, the less they will be reactive towards new experiences.

01/23/2020

Yep! It's been a while. Here's a little Behavior Bite for today: If you have a new puppy, chances are they are mouthy and bite and nip a lot. First of all, they are puppies. That's what they do and that's how they learn about the world around them...by biting stuff! I've heard people say they've been told that if their puppy bites them, to make a high pitched "ouch" noise to get the puppy to stop biting you. Well, think about that for a minute. Your puppy has a squeak toy. He bites it. It squeaks. He bites it again. He may even build himself into a bite and squeak frenzy! So, if you make that same noise what do you think you're puppy will do? Bite! So, let your pup nip and mouth a little. If he or she gets too rough or bites too hard, get up and walk away. Try again later and bring some toys with you that they like to chew on. Let us know if this works with your pups!

The "goal" of any dog owner, should be to have a calm, friendly canine companion! So says Tuffy and Oreo.
09/12/2019

The "goal" of any dog owner, should be to have a calm, friendly canine companion! So says Tuffy and Oreo.

05/22/2019

Behavior Bite. Dogs do many things. In fact, most dogs do the same things. Jump, run, bite, bark, chew, dig, scratch, p**p, p*e, drool, you get the idea. So when someone asks, "How do I get my dog to stop barking?" Well, she's a dog. She barks. She may bark for many reasons. You need to find out why. Same goes for jumping on people. A lot of times they just want to be eye level with you and the only way to do that, is for them to jump up to your level. For many behaviors, like the ones mentioned here, you may not and should not, stop completely. There is no right or wrong. There is acceptable or unacceptable. You're dog can jump, but only during play. He can bark, until he is commanded to stop. You need to teach your dog it's limitations. He can still be a dog...without driving you crazy!

05/19/2019

Behavior Bite. Correction vs. Punishment. Correction and punishment are not the same thing. Correction is used to help tell your dog what you want them to do. A correction should be used the least amount necessary to tell him/her what you want. Punishment is best used for humans who willingly do something that they know is wrong. A bad choice was made purposefully. Dogs are not vindictive, spiteful, or criminal. But, they are opportunistic. If they want something bad enough, they will find a way to get it!

05/04/2019

From time to time, we will post little training tid bits. Behavior Bites, as I like to call them.

Today's Behavior Bite is about teaching your dog to walk nicely on a leash. The worst time to teach your dog how to properly walk on a leash...is to take him for a walk! If he's a puppy, or just not used to walking calmly on a leash, there are way too many distractions for him out on a walk. Start in a place with as little distractions as possible. An empty parking lot, patio (with leaves and debris cleared off), large basement. Start slow and lead him, don't let him lead you.

Stayed tuned for more Bites!!

04/25/2019

Planet Paws

STUDY FINDS HERBICIDES IN THE URINE OF PETS AFTER HOME LAWN CHEMICAL TREATMENT.

“Considerable interest has been generated by a recently published study by PCOP scientists and key collaborators at Purdue University and the University of North Carolina.

The purpose of the study was to determine the extent to which lawn chemicals are taken into the body of dogs and eliminated in the urine.

This study was in follow-up to an earlier study that showed a significant association between lawn chemical exposure and increased bladder cancer risk in dogs.

Some of the important findings and conclusions are summarized below:

• Lawn chemical exposure was widespread in dogs. At least 1 of the 3 chemicals measured in the study was present in the urine of dogs in the majority of the 25 households after lawn chemicals were applied to the grass.

• 'Untreated' grass also contained lawn chemicals, presumably from drift from nearby treated areas. At least 1 of the 3 chemicals was detected on the grass in 7 of 8 control households, as well as in many of the “treated” households BEFORE the chemicals were applied.

• Half of the dogs living in 'untreated' control households had lawn chemicals in their urine.

• The condition of the grass affected how long the chemicals persisted on the surface of the grass where they would be taken up by dogs. Chemicals persist longer on dry brown grass. Chemicals were detected on the grass at 48 hours after treatment in the household study." - Purdue University

WHAT’S EVEN WORSE:

“Once contaminated, dogs can pass the chemicals on to their owners and to others in the household. The study only looked at dogs, but the researchers suspect that cats and other pets could also be affected.

‘Dogs can pick up the chemicals on their paws and their fur,’ Deborah Knapp, lead author of Purdue University's Department of Veterinary Clinical Sciences, explains. ‘They can then track the chemicals inside the house, leaving chemicals on the floor or furniture. In addition, if the dog has chemicals on its fur, the pet owner could come in contact with the chemicals when they pet or hold the dog.’

John Reif, a professor emeritus of epidemiology at the Colorado School of Public Health, told Discovery News, ‘The paper presents important information since exposure to 2,-4-D, a widely used broad leaf herbicide, has been associated with increased risk of cancer in pet dogs and humans.’" – Discovery News

This means that we, the humans, are unknowingly exposing our pets to cancer and they, our pets, are unknowingly returning the favor as they bring the toxins back into our households.

The bottom line is pets can absorb lawn chemicals from exposure to their treated lawn, exposure to their untreated but contaminated lawn, and from other treated areas such as parks.

Researchers suggest that if owners still must use herbicides, they should follow manufacturer guidelines, allow gardens and lawns to dry before allowing pets out, wash their dog's feet each time the dog comes inside, and consider treating the back yard one week before the front (or vice versa) so that pets will have an area of less potential chemical exposure available to them.

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Rodney Habib - Pet Nutrition Blogger

"An educated, informed and well-researched community of pet owners can only put more pressure on the pet food industry to be better! When pet owners know better, they will only do better!"

04/09/2019

Remember to just breathe when training isn’t always going how you want it to. 🙃

03/31/2019

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03/06/2019

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