Monthly Archives: July 2014

Lee keeps saying that if her parents ever give Shiraz up, Lee is first in line to adopt her! Shiraz enjoys some beach play time with her pal Levi while staying with Auntie Lee.

A question asked by many dog owners is how to best introduce a new pup to the already established canine-member of the family. The following applies to the introduction of puppies and older dogs who are ‘new’ to your home and your established dog. First, jealousy is a human trait, not a canine trait. What dogs …

We first met Copper shortly after his new Mum, Elizabeth, rescued him from some pretty questionable circumstances. Copper and Elizabeth had a few private lessons with Lee and then Copper came to stay with Lee for boarded training. Every dog is special and each one finds his/her own place in Lee’s heart. Copper’s place was earned …

The conflict between cats and dogs is legendary. Indoors, cats who are raised around dogs develop survival strategies. Outdoors, cats see themselves as predators while dogs see them as prey. Running elicits the prey/chase response, even with some dogs who live peacefully with cats. This means that some dogs who live peacefully with cats will …

A question asked by many dog parents is how to best introduce a new pup or baby to the already established canine-member of the family. The following applies to the introduction of a new baby to your home. First,  ‘jealousy’, a human trait, is not a true canine trait. What dogs experience, when a new …

Vaccinations are an important part of keeping your dog healthy and A Wells Trained Dog requires that all dogs are fully vaccinated before joining one of our groups. However, where vets used to recommend that all dogs be vaccinated yearly (every three years for rabies), thoughts on that are beginning to change and some vets …

Getting your dog to play – It’s all a matter of “desire”! Play is an extremely important part of dogs’ lives. It is a means to: measure/compare themselves to other members in the group; build or cement a bond between individuals; release stress, unwind, relax; stimulate body and mind; break down inhibitions. There are two major …

The holidays can be a happy or tragic time for your pets. It’s up to you. Here are some safety tips to keep their and your holidays happy: Edibles: Mistletoe, Holly Berries, Christmas Rose and Christmas Lily plants are poisonous to pets. Poinsettia is still questionable so play it safe! Edible decorations can cause diarrhea, …