ABC Puppy School

01/22/2025

2025 classes are underway! AKC Canine Good Citizen + more in February! Call today!

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01/22/2025

“Today’s action by the FDA marks a monumental victory for consumer health and safety. For years, Red 3 remained in food products, despite growing evidence linking it to health problems, particularly in kids.

This ban sends a strong message that protecting the health of Americans – especially vulnerable children – must always take priority over the narrow interests of the food industry.” Ken Cook President and co-Founder of Environmental Working Group
Learn more: https://www.ewg.org/news-insights/news-release/2025/01/biden-fda-moves-ban-toxic-red-dye-no-3-food

12/08/2024

12/07/2024

When is your dog a senior dog? There's no one age at which a dog becomes a senior dog. Instead a range of biological markers will indicate senior status.

12/07/2024

12/05/2024

After long debate scientists have reached a consensus: dogs can smell cancer. The discovery has implications for early detection and diagnosis.

12/05/2024

Tips for dogs pottying outdoors in this freezing weather: Take dog on leash to the same spot each time so they're not wandering around the whole yard looking for a spot, or getting distracted. Stand still & be patient. It might seem like forever but it should only be a couple of minutes. Wait til he's done to praise & reward generously with the highest value treat you can give ( chicken, etc.)
If she resists, go indoors but don't let the dog have the run of the house and leave the leash on. When he warms up he'll be making circles looking for a place to go. Go back outdoors & repeat. When the dog makes the connection about going to the same spot each time, they will go potty faster. Do not assume that sending a dog outside on their own to potty that they are actually doing it!

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12/05/2024

Why do dogs bark at nothing? Well, it isn't nothing to the dog and there could be several causes from boredom to sound you can't here.

11/29/2024

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11/29/2024

Dogs die. But dogs live, too.
Right up until they die, they live.
They live brave, beautiful lives.
They protect their families. And love us.
And make our lives a little brighter.
And they don't waste time
being afraid of tomorrow ..

Dan Gemeinhart, The Honest Truth 🐶

Artist Credit: 'Best Buddies' by GallowayArts via Etsy

11/29/2024

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11/25/2024

Not every dog loves to be social and not every dog loves the dog park.

Just like other mammals you have some that love to be social butterflies and others are very selective when it comes to friends.

It is normal to be friend selective. It’s unusual to enjoy and be friendly with every single dog.
Thank you Every Dog Behavior and Training and Doggie Drawings by Lili Chin for this brilliant infographic

11/21/2024

Kitty Gordon (1878 – 1974), an English stage and silent film actress.🎬

11/20/2024

How quickly do dogs learn? That depends on what you're teaching, but no type of dog training is simply done once. It must be reinforced.

11/20/2024

Why do dogs circle before they lay down? The truth is not all dogs do this, and no one is entirely certain why those dogs that circle do it.

11/20/2024

Be BiteSmart is a program run by the Center for Canine Behavior Studies to educate kids about dog body language to help avoid biting.