Ruff Tales

Want a permanent home for your foster dog?  It's helpful to do a thorough interview first to determine if your applicant and foster are ...

Feral dogs present special challenges. Here are 2: ISSUE: They won't potty on leash.    TRY: Use your long line (10') to give ...

Tools: A long line (10' horse bridle; $9 at a feed store) High value treats (Billjack liver treats) How to train recall: ...

What to do with a shy dog once they're trapped? 1. Evaluate their behavior in the trap (Are they aggressive? Will they make ey...

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Another important component of socializing feral dogs is isolation from other dogs.  I do this for at least 21 days.  When I'm worki...

Once you've begun to train the shy dog to a leash and she's fairly cooperative, tie her onto your belt. I use a horse lead rope (bou...

 Street dogs can be socialized… read how to do it safely: If the dog has been trapped, keep her in the trap and go directly to a vet...

This is a Martingale Collar (or Premier)….. it's a no-slip collar! It tightens if the dog tries to slip her head out of the collar whil...

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As the economy declines, stray dogs increase. The 'no kill' shelter movement has impacted the stray population too. Shelters make it...

Are you trying to place a dog in a new home? A thorough adoption application and interview are important screening tools. ( use my adoption...

"Evil flourishes when good men do nothing." Anonymous

What's the best way to be a good dog owner? NEVER GIVE YOUR DOG A CHANCE TO BE BAD! This tip has assured my dog's safety and good b...

" Practice kindness toward animals, for he who is cruel to animals becomes hard also in his dealings with men. We can judge the heart o...