Hope Saidel

Harness your dog!

There's an old saying that goes "when you know better, you do better." That extends to everything in life, right down to how we treat our pets. These days most veterinarians are recommending that dogs wear harnesses instead of collars. Harnesses are bette... Read >

Getting your dog to

"Djoowannagwout?"If you don't speak dog, that translates to "Do you want to go out?"It's a phrase that every dog knows, every dog owner says, and is followed (generally speaking) by jumping for joy, wriggling with glee, and barking with boundless energy.K... Read >

Dealing with your hyperactive dog

About six years ago we brought home an adorable, sleepy, five-week old puppy. We knew it was too early for her to leave her mother, but the dam had stopped feeding the pups and walked away. She was done with them, so the humans took over. At that tende... Read >

Dog training for fun and profit

Training sessions are a great way to play with your dog. And, just like playing numbers and letters games with toddlers, it's a great way to teach your dog whatever behaviors you want. The payoff is terrific, too. Your dog will know what's expected of her... Read >

A cure for many doggy evils

Wouldn't you like a single command that can tell your dog to: stop vacuuming up everything on the floor stop sniffing your guests stop growling at other dogs stop whatever she's doing that you don't like and pay attention to you? It's not magi... Read >

"Stay" means stay!

Imagine your dog gets away from you - the painter left the door open accidentally, the kids didn't notice the dog running out with them, the leash slips from your hand when your dog dashes after the squirrel he's spotted across the street. If she's cro... Read >

Holy Commandments for your dog

Obedience training your dog is a personal matter. If it matters to you - you'll train your dog to do it or stop doing it. What "it" is depends on you. If you don't want your dog on your furniture, you'll train him to keep off. If you want your dog to "sha... Read >

Is your dog fat?

Is your dog one of the majority who's getting "loved" to death? Overweight dogs face the same health problems as overweight humans; increased risk of heart problems, diabetes, arthritis, cancer, the list goes on and on. One of the problems is the dog f... Read >