New dog training videos

Most of you know that I love Doggy Dan, the Online Dog Trainer. Why? Simply because his methods have worked for me AND they were so easy. Or maybe it's his accent :)

He recently released 5 new F*r*e*e training videos so I thought I'd share them with you. You can sign up here.. These are brand new, so if you've signed up previously, you'll have to sign up again to get the new videos. You will receive one video each day for 5 days.

You'll learn how to get your dog to walk on a leash, how to train a puppy, how to deal with barking, and aggression towards other dogs and towards people. The thread in all of Doggy Dan's training methods is that in order for your dog to listen to you, you have to establish yourself as the leader.

Enjoy!

P.S. - Video 5 shows Dan putting his dogs in the car for a time out. I think his car in New Zealand must have open windows or vents. Please DO NOT leave your dog in a closed car FOR ANY REASON! I know 99.99999% of you know this, but just in case there's someone in the small minority who doesn't....

Pet nutritionist update

I worked with Diana Laverdure-Dunetz at petfooddiva.com. She happens to live close to me, but we did all of our communicating over the phone. So, if you cannot find a local pet nutritionist, she is an amazing resource no matter where you live.

Why a nutritionist?

• For many dogs, a high quality commercial dog food is fine. But when there are health issues like Luc has with allergies, nutrition is a huge factor in overall health recovery plan.

• The problem is, most of us don't know how to satisfy the nutritional needs of our pets. What should I feed him? How much should I feed him? Is he getting all the nutrients he needs? It's been said that a poor nutritional homemade diet is just as detrimental as a poor quality kibble. If your dog is eating homemade food, but it's not balanced, you may be doing more harm than good. So, when you hire an expert, you can be assured that your dog is getting all the nutrients he needs.

• There are many finicky Cotons out there when it comes to food. If your dog doesn't like the healthy food you buy, he's probably not getting the nutrients he needs. A nutritionist will work with you to incorporate your dog's favorite foods in a way that's healthy and enjoyable.

• Have you seen your senior Coton showing signs of aging? A healthy diet specifically formulated to help with inflammation that causes joint pain has helped Luc (who's almost 11). He was walking like an old man, and now he's jumping on the couch and running after birds again. He's never going to be as active as he was as a puppy, but I can see that he's no longer in pain.

• If you're worried about the preservatives and additives in commercial dog food, preparing well-balanced homemade food is the answer.

• If you're concerned about all pet food recalls, working with a nutritionist to help you prepare homemade foods will ensure your dog's safety.

So, how was my experience working with a pet nutritionist?