by lkaim | Jan 2, 2022 | Buying a dog, Dog Politics, Dogs, Purebred Dogs, Rescue dogs
Dog ownership in the 21st Century. What’s next? Just like children, dogs are a product of their environment. If your child never goes anywhere or interacts with other children, it’s a fairly high probability that you will be named when your adult child seeks...
by lkaim | Dec 31, 2021 | Dog Behavior Training, Dog Trainers, Dog Training Anecdotes, Dog Training Tools, Dogs, How to train a dog, Maryland Dog Training
There really is nothing new under the sun when talking about dog training. Years ago, I was handling a dog at a public event being put on by an animal rescue. We were sort of in between showtimes and resting comfortably under an awning near my truck. Cotton was...
by lkaim | Jul 21, 2019 | Dog Politics, Dog Trainers, Dog Training Anecdotes, Maryland Dog Training
I ran a single-question survey on my facebook page the other day. I asked folks to determine if they saw themselves as a dog parent or as a dog owner. I knew going in that the overwhelming answer would be biased towards dog owner because that is my belief, and the...
by lkaim | Apr 9, 2012 | Dogs, Maryland Dog Training, Maryland Puppy Training, Socializing your new puppy
It helps that our son Conor doesn’t go back to school until Wednesday. He was also very enthusiastic about being Zwei’s caregiver overnight for his very first night in his new home. We organized Conors’ room to accept his new guest much to the dismay...
by lkaim | Apr 7, 2012 | Dog Training Tools, Dogs, Maryland Dog Training, Maryland Puppy Training
It’s always a good idea to think about not only why you want a dog, but what your plans are for your dog once you bring him home. Everyone has high aspirations for their new dog. Intentions run wild with possibilities as you and your new pup get acquainted, but...