Dog Training
The Power of Fun in Dog Training
Being a fun detective pays off huge in dog training It’s six am and while sleeping in your bed, feeling cozy and content, your puppy has pounced on you! If your dog is mentally or physically under stimulated this could happen to you! Is this an annoying situation or fun detective opportunity? The truth is it can be both. Prevent [...]
Cognitive Dog Training
Another forward thinking blog by Pam Hogle. I first started teaching about what I called cognitive dog training several years ago. I didn’t invent it; I simply named what a [...]
There are no short cuts
A wonderful blog on training short cuts written by one of the masters: Kay Laurence. When we are working with an animal our own needs can direct our choices and [...]
It is Unwise to Say, “Just Ignore the Problem Behavior!”
Niki Tudge shares some important information about the misguided advice of "ignoring unwanted behavior". Ignoring a problem behavior is just one part of the equation; at the same time, [...]
Health & Safety
Dog’s and Consciousness
Here is a link to a great article on Dog's and Consciousness: https://ppgworldservices.com/2015/05/28/the-nose-knows/
Traveling Responsibly with Your Pet
Find out what it takes to care for your pets responsibly while they are traveling in your vehicle. By Annie DeChance and Brenna Fender Part of being a responsible pet is making sure your pet [...]
February is National Pet Dental Health Month!
By Brenna Fender Dental care is an important part of pet ship. Bad breath and stained or loose teeth can have consequences that are far beyond cosmetic. Plaque is a sticky substance that forms on [...]
Dog Agility Training
Courteous Canine Articles
Fireworks Time!
Read this great post by eileenanddogs Six Ways to Prepare your dog for Fireworks
Non-Aggressive Behaviors as a Precursor to Outright Aggression
Non-Aggressive Behaviors as a Precursor to Outright Aggression A great article from Pet Professional Guild. It is free to join as a pet if you want to get these blogs and have access to free [...]
Dog’s and Consciousness
Here is a link to a great article on Dog's and Consciousness: https://ppgworldservices.com/2015/05/28/the-nose-knows/
Avoid a Tragedy – Socialize your Dog!
By Brenna Fender Recently, I watched a dog running through traffic on Bruce B. Downs Boulevard. Several people were trying to catch the little terrier, who was more terrified of them than of the whizzing [...]
How to Choose a Safe Flying Disc for Your Dog
By Brenna Fender If your dog loves to catch flying discs for exercise or sport, you may have noticed that not all discs are created equal. Some are hard, some are soft, some are chewy, [...]
Small Dog Daycare!
Courteous Canine, Inc. now offers SMALL Dog Day Care! One day a week is dedicated to our small furry family members. Enroll your little one today! Spots are filling! Call 813-949-1465 or email Info@CourteousCanine.com
NORTH AMERICA DIVING DOGS DOCK JUMPING COMPETITION
Saturday April 18 and Sunday April 19, 2015 Schedule Both Days Field Opens 8:00 a.m. Splash 1 9:00 a.m. Splash 2 11:00 a.m. Splash 3 1:00 p.m. EV 3:00 p.m. Pre-registration is $20 for each [...]
Traveling Responsibly with Your Pet
Find out what it takes to care for your pets responsibly while they are traveling in your vehicle. By Annie DeChance and Brenna Fender Part of being a responsible pet is making sure your pet [...]
North America Diving Dogs Dock Jumping Competition
Saturday April 18 and Sunday April 19, 2015 Schedule Both Days Field Opens 8:00 a.m. Splash 1 9:00 a.m. Splash 2 11:00 a.m. Splash 3 1:00 p.m. EV 3:00 p.m. Pre-registration is $15 for each [...]
Bootleg Reinforcement
Here is a great blog read and subscribe too! eileenanddogs.com
What Does it Take to Become Responsible Dog Owner?
By Brenna Fender If you are reading this, you probably consider yourself a responsible dog . You feed your dog good food, provide clean water and shelter, and take him for regular veterinary check-ups. You [...]
February is National Pet Dental Health Month!
By Brenna Fender Dental care is an important part of pet ship. Bad breath and stained or loose teeth can have consequences that are far beyond cosmetic. Plaque is a sticky substance that forms on [...]
Bait Dog to Pet Dog
by Catherine Clark He is tall, dark and handsome. His name is Jacob. And he is 5 ½ year old black Labrador retriever. Jacob was my fourth foster through Labrador Retriever Rescue of Florida (LRRoF). [...]
Meetups: A FUN Way to Make Dog Friends
If you enjoy the concept of meetups please consider joining one of these meetup groups if your dog fits the breed or activity -- For Chihuahuas: https://www.meetup.com/Chihuahua-Mafia/ For doodles: https://www.meetup.com/Doodle-Bugs-of-Tampa-Bay/ For pet therapy enthusiasts: https://www.meetup.com/Tampa-Paws-for-Pet-Therapy/
Tighten Those Turns
By Brenna Fender Several dog sports benefit from tight turns. Agility is the most obvious one, but rally and traditional obedience also include about turns that are best done tightly around the handler. Turning tightly [...]