By Saro Boghozian, Expert Family Dog Trainer For this article, I need to clear a few things in order to make sense. There are wild animals such as tigers, lions and porcupines. There are wild dogs like African wild dogs, Canids or Australian wild dogs and Dingos. Pet dogs are the regular Jack Russell, Golden […]
By Saro Boghozian, Expert Family Dog Trainer Nowadays, owning a dog is nothing short of a fashion statement. Many people assume it’s a simple acquisition and if it doesn’t work they can return it, fix it, or discard it. They overlook the fact that they are dealing with an animal that has feelings, emotions and […]
By: Saro Boghozian I hear so much about this from my clients and dog owners that it is worth sharing my thoughts about this topic with you. A young dog is taken to work every day. Although this might be sounding like a great idea as an outlet for the dog, thinking that the dog […]
By Saro Boghozian, Expert Family Dog Trainer Many dog owners believe the only way to reward dogs is by using treats or assume that dogs only respond to treats. The reality is that we don’t give dogs enough credit. Dogs don’t need to be rewarded by food or treats only to learn something. They are […]
By Saro Boghozian, Expert Family Dog Trainer One of the problems that I have with dog owners and their dogs is that they tend to humanize their dogs and their actions. There is a difference between humanizing a dog and a dog that has picked up a human characteristic. In one the human forces the […]
By Saro Boghozian, Expert Family Dog Trainer Now that you have learned how to relax yourself, it is time to help your dogs to relax. Before we do that let’s find out what causes dogs to get anxious or stressed and also what the signs are of a stressed dog? Dogs get nervous, anxious and […]
By Saro Boghozian, Expert Family Dog Trainer It is very popular among some families to get a puppy or a dog during the Christmas holidays and give each other as a gift. Just like a New Year resolution, owning a dog wears off and people lose interest. Dogs should not be given as gifts and […]
By Saro Boghozian, Expert Family Dog Trainer Before we make a decision we need to look at few things and consider some overall changes. It comes down to understanding breeds, dog’s roles in human society, regulated breeders or sellers and responsible dog owners. Breed was part of the decision many years ago when it […]
By Saro Boghozian, Expert Family Dog Trainer Every year, the winter holiday season continues to be a very popular time for families to get/give dogs as Christmas gifts. Unfortunately, it’s also probably the worst time of the year to bringing a new dog home for many reasons. Weather-wise, potty training a puppy in cold rainy […]
By Saro Boghozian, Expert Family Dog Trainer There are plenty of winter hazards out there, such as antifreeze and ice. Though some dog breeds (like Huskies and Malamutes) are better suited to cold weather, all dogs should have access to a warm shelter at all times. Here are some cold weather tips by Saro to […]