Paw-Z-Tivly Trained

29/08/2025

Why do dogs run away? It can be due to boredom, anxiety, or excitement. If you find your dog running away when called try these steps.

28/08/2025

So many dogs, so little space!

Perfectly good dogs being euthanized simply because there is no room…
Please share with your friends.

23/07/2025

Next time you pet your dog over the head you may want to see how he reacts.
Eyes averted, turns heads and ducks down? Moves away? This probably means that your dog is NOT enjoying that kind of interaction.
Instead try scratching his chest or under the chin. You then can move to the ears if he is OK with that kind of petting.

Most dogs don’t like to be pet on their head by strangers. Instead, if you want to say hello and you’ve asked their guardian, say hello verbally and allow the dog to choose if they want to be pet. If they come closer for a sniff, leave your hand at your side. Allow them to sniff and initiate a pet, then pet their side behind their shoulders and stop. If they want more, they’ll let you know. Consent is important for dogs, too.

14/05/2025

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Indeed.

02/04/2025

Many people are not aware of the importance of mental stimulation for their dogs. Simple games such as Find It (you can use Find It to have your dog "hunt for his food"- do in separate rooms if you have more than one dog and there is a potential resource guarding issue).

Be creative... an egg carton with some kibble in it is an awesome "problem solving" game.

Mental stimulation for dogs is important to keep them happy and engaged at all ages, and it's simpler than you might think.

03/02/2025

Yesterday I had the joy of reading David Wroblewski’s masterpiece, Familiaris, on the couch with one of my beloved Canis Familias. Usually I read this magnificent work first thing in the morning, but recently I skipped to his Acknowledgments because I need to start writing my own and wanted ideas.

Imagine my surprise and gratitude when I read: “A great many people educated me on subjects integral to this story … Patricia McConnell showed me what it means to dedicate one’s life to the well-being and happiness of dogs.”
Be still my heart! ❤️ ♥️ 💗

30/06/2024

Many puppies grow up with dog or other reactivity issues because their owner may have misunderstood what proper socialization means…

Exposing your dog (if you have an under-socialized dog) or pup to different situations and people is very important to end up with a well adjusted dog.
What is even more important is to make sure that your dog makes a positive association with the experience.

Introduce at your dog’s pace and level of comfort!

Puppies can be around other dogs at around 8 to 10 weeks, however, they need a week to adjust to their new home before meeting large groups.