Alabama Dog Academy

01/09/2025

*Not my pics* but this looks like a great idea to do right before we get snow/ice! Puppies and older dogs have an especially difficult time walking on ice, and we definitely want to avoid the risk of injury while we’re snowed in and can’t safely drive to the vet!

01/01/2025

Electric collars apply painful/uncomfortable shocks to a dog's neck.

Prong collars apply pain/discomfort the dog has to learn to avoid.

Slip leads choke until the dog does what is required, and then they are released.

Rattle cans and spray bottles startle.

Pack theory doesn't apply to captive domestic dogs.

Your opinions don't change the above.

Your ethics determine whether you'll expose your dog to pain/fear/intimidation.

Your knowledge and abilities will determine whether you have pain-free, effective alternatives available to you.

It's 2025. Let's resolve to treat our pets better this year.

Please share this with someone you know who wants to treat their dog kindly, but needs to learn how.

12/17/2024

There are only a few days left till Christmas! Still looking for gifts for your dogs? Check out this blog of dogs’ Favorite Things to find out what they REALLY want from Santa this year!

A big part of pet ownership is figuring out what IS important to spend money on for your pet, and what is NOT important to spend money on. Rarely is this more evident than at Christmas time. The pet...

10/10/2024

Today is National Pet Obesity Prevention Day! Weight has huge affects on a dog's behavior:

- Underweight: problematic problems such as excessive chewing/mouthing, barking, drinking/peeing, and general hyperactivity.

- Overweight: loss of appetite, lower motivation to train, less interested in treats and/or toys, doesn't play as well with other dogs.

If your dog has any of these behaviors, you might need to consider if he's at an ideal weight. 80% of weight loss/gain is affected by food, not exercise, so if you need to adjust your dog's weight, the best thing to do is to adjust his diet.

Training can absolutely also help a dog reach his ideal weight! Contact Alabama Dog Academy for more information about what you can do to help your dog!

https://www.petobesityprevention.org

01/16/2024

Sure is nice to have a dog well trained to heel, when you head out for an icy neighborhood walk!