Tips on Hiring a Professional Dog Trainer
You’ve just adopted a dog or perhaps you’re thinking about adopting but want some professional help with training. Maybe you want to...
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The Well-Trained Dog
- Dec 17, 2022
- 3 min
Things to Consider Before Adopting a Dog
Several months ago, someone in one of the online Facebook groups that I’m part of asked what we pet professionals thought a potential...
The Well-Trained Dog
- Oct 8, 2022
- 4 min
What Will Happen to Your Pets When You Die?
Guest post by Susan (last name withheld by request) Every dog and cat should have a Pet Directive. Here’s why. This past month I was...
The Well-Trained Dog
- Jun 10, 2022
- 4 min
Trust Your Dog
“Trust Your Dog”. Three simple words. They were on a t-shirt worn by a woman at a barn hunt trial in Harrisonburg over the Memorial Day...
The Well-Trained Dog
- May 20, 2022
- 3 min
The Pros and Cons of Dog Parks
Dog parks have become a great source or recreation-for dogs and their owners-over the past several years, especially for those owners who...
The Well-Trained Dog
- Apr 8, 2022
- 2 min
Easter Fun for You and Your Dog
The Easter season signals the start of spring with the days becoming warmer, daylight staying around longer and beautiful flowers...
The Well-Trained Dog
- Mar 18, 2022
- 4 min
Why It's Important to Socialize Your Dog
A few weeks ago I posted a question in a Roanoke Valley pet page. . .”What do you wish you would have known before you got your puppy?” A...
The Well-Trained Dog
- Apr 29, 2021
- 3 min
Product Review-The Freedom No-Pull Harness
I’ve tried a number of harnesses over the years but my favorite go-to harness has become The Freedom No-Pull Harness. Problems with other...
The Well-Trained Dog
- Feb 12, 2021
- 2 min
Three Quick and Easy Dog-Friendly Pancake Recipes
Tuesday is Shrove Tuesday. It goes by many other names, such as Fat Tuesday, Donut Day, and Pancake Day. While you spend the day enjoying...
The Well-Trained Dog
- Feb 3, 2021
- 1 min
Run With Your Dog to Benefit the Roanoke Valley SPCA
It’s not too late to start that resolution to get healthy. And you can help the Roanoke Valley SPCA in the process. The 9th annual Tail...
The Well-Trained Dog
- Nov 20, 2020
- 2 min
Five Reasons My Pets Make Me Thankful
It’s the season of thanksgiving, and a time to count our blessings. I’ve come up with five reasons to be thankful for my dogs. I’m sure...
The Well-Trained Dog
- Nov 11, 2020
- 3 min
One Pet Owner's Journey With Canine Diabetes
Shelby is a happy go-lucky kind of dog. The 10 to 11-year-old Terrier mix (with a wannabe Labradoodle nose) lives with his owner, Anita...
The Well-Trained Dog
- Oct 25, 2020
- 3 min
Greenway Etiquette For You and Your Dog
The “friendly” Golden Retriever was barking and growling from across the street while I was walking a client’s dog. The other dog was...
The Well-Trained Dog
- Oct 18, 2020
- 2 min
Dog Walker or Doggie Day Care?
In this age of COVID, many people are getting dogs for the very first time. Others are adding to their pet family. But the ever-changing...
The Well-Trained Dog
- Oct 11, 2020
- 2 min
The “Emergency” I Wasn’t Prepared For
I am sitting on my futon, writing this longhand on a legal pad by flashlight. It’s the only working flashlight I can find. My trusty...
The Well-Trained Dog
- Aug 9, 2020
- 3 min
Should I Hire a Pet Sitter or Board My Cat?
Questions to ask when deciding whether to hire a pet sitter or board your cat.
The Well-Trained Dog
- Jul 25, 2020
- 2 min
Franklin County Welcomes a New Animal Shelter
Franklin County now has a new state-of-the art animal shelter.
The Well-Trained Dog
- Jul 19, 2020
- 2 min
Tips for Brushing Your Dog’s Teeth
Our canine friends can suffer from periodontal disease just like us. Here are some tips on how to brush their teeth.
The Well-Trained Dog
- Jul 12, 2020
- 3 min
Begin Training Your Puppy Early
Here are some training tips you can do when you first bring your puppy home.
The Well-Trained Dog
- Jun 27, 2020
- 3 min
Eight Reasons to Hire a Dog Walker When You’re Working From Home
Hire a dog walker to help you concentrate and be more productive while working from home.
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