The Well-Trained Dog Apr 82 minEaster Fun for You and Your DogThe Easter season signals the start of spring with the days becoming warmer, daylight staying around longer and beautiful flowers...
The Well-Trained Dog Mar 184 minWhy It's Important to Socialize Your DogA 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, 20213 minProduct Review-The Freedom No-Pull HarnessI’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 26, 20212 minTen Tips to Help Find Your Missing PetDog theft is nothing new. Perhaps you heard the recent story about Lady Gaga’s dog walker being shot and her dogs stolen. Since the...
The Well-Trained Dog Feb 12, 20212 minThree Quick and Easy Dog-Friendly Pancake RecipesTuesday 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, 20211 minRun With Your Dog to Benefit the Roanoke Valley SPCAIt’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 12, 20203 minOne Pet Owner's Journey With Canine DiabetesShelby 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, 20203 minGreenway Etiquette For You and Your DogThe “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, 20202 minDog 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 Jul 26, 20202 minFranklin County Welcomes a New Animal ShelterFranklin County now has a new state-of-the art animal shelter.
The Well-Trained Dog Jul 19, 20202 minTips for Brushing Your Dog’s TeethOur 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, 20203 minBegin Training Your Puppy EarlyHere are some training tips you can do when you first bring your puppy home.
The Well-Trained Dog Jun 28, 20203 minEight Reasons to Hire a Dog Walker When You’re Working From HomeHire a dog walker to help you concentrate and be more productive while working from home.
The Well-Trained Dog Jun 11, 20202 minSix Things to Teach Your PuppyMake sure you and your puppy are off to a great start in life by teaching him six things.
The Well-Trained Dog Jun 5, 20202 minSummer Safety Tips for Your DogSummer is finally upon us with longer days and warmer temperatures. But when the mercury rises, it’s important to keep your dog safe from...
The Well-Trained Dog May 27, 20203 minFrom The Brewery to The BarkeryFacing a downturn in business because of the pandemic, a Roanoke caterer started a dog treat company.
The Well-Trained Dog May 22, 20204 minDog Training-a Necessity, Not a LuxuryYou may be spending a lot of time on social media these days; I am too. I scroll through pictures of dogs, cats, and parents with their...
The Well-Trained Dog May 13, 20202 minThe Benefits of Hiring a Dog WalkerHow hiring a dog walker can help you concentrate at work and give you peace of mind.
The Well-Trained Dog May 3, 20203 minTips To Reduce Anxiety in Your Pet When You Go Back to Work Emotions are running high right now. Some people are concerned they could become sick if they go to work. Others are worried about how to...
The Well-Trained Dog Apr 30, 20202 minInteractive Treat Puzzles to Exercise Your Pet’s BrainKeep your dog's brain healthy with interactive toys.