Give Paw Dog Training

06/30/2023

We have often recommended hiking at South Mountain as a means of decompressing and/or enriching your dog. Please exercise caution if you are there, including the area surrounding the dog park.

MAPLEWOOD, N.J. (PIX11) – A 13-year-old girl, a man, and a dog were attacked by a coyote at South Mountain Reservation in New Jersey Friday afternoon, authorities said. The girl and her dog were at…

06/12/2023

I just returned from Lemon's Hope Sanctuary where former SOMA dog trainer Sara Matters now lives. We had a wonderful weekend of learning with a group of trainers. We each got to train a farm animal. Here’s me with Hope working on an agility course.

06/16/2022

ATTENTION: A HANDFUL OF PEOPLE HAVE NOTIFIED US THAT OUR EMAIL RESPONSES HAVE BEEN GOING TO THEIR SPAM BOXES. IF YOU DO NOT SEE A RESPONSE TO YOUR INQUIRY, PLEASE CHECK YOUR SPAM/JUNK BOXES.

10/04/2021

Do you think that this dog actually wanted a belly rub? This is not an invitation to be rubbed. This is what we call a “tap out” (a term that comes from wrestling). This dog is saying, “mercy” in response to being scolded. People get bitten all the time while rubbing a dog’s belly, mistaking a tap out for an invitation.

Reply to I had to hold in the laughter cause even when he’s in trouble he’s so dang cute 😂♥️

08/16/2021

Consider this when you get your dog dressed next time. My dog also has a silencer on her tags. Can you imagine listening to jingling all day long… right by your head? That would drive a lot of people bananas.

Plastic dog collar buckles can snap loudly, and they are often right next to the dog's ears. Here's how to make it more comforrable for your dog.