FREE e-books about puppy training

A new program has been launched by Ian Dunbar. This program is to help people who are considering getting a puppy or already have one.
You can download two e-books titles
Before you get your puppy & After you get your puppy.
Go to www.dogstardaily.com click on downloads (upper right).

Group classes for 2012

Group classes have been suspended at this time.
Private lessons for all levels and consultations are available.
wellmanneredmutts@gmail.com
707-621-3647

Why your pup should be 8 weeks of age before you adopt

In a study by L. Pierantoni, M. Albertini, F. Pirrone it showed that puppies taken from their mother and littermates earlier than 8 weeks of age were more prone to developing behavior problems. Below are the findings. The first number represents pups removed early from the litter that developed behavior issues. The second number represents pups that remained with the litter until at least 8 weeks but also developed issues.

Destructiveness: 47/16
Excessive Barking: 63/21
Fearfulness on walks: 53/7
Reactivity to noises: 81/39
Toy possessiveness: 34/4
Food possessiveness: 34/7
Attention-seeking: 87/49
Aversion to strangers: 60/24
Stranger aggression: 23/4
Owner aggression: 17/9
Play biting: 28/3
Tail chasing: 14/1
House Soiling: 26/10

Dog Food news

www.dogfoodadvisors.com
How does your dog food rate?
check it out to see if you are feeding your dog a quality food.

WARNING- TOXIC TO DOGS

An additive called XYLITOL commonly found in sugar free gum and other foods is highly toxic to dogs.
It causes liver failure and can be fatal. Be extra careful to keep any food items containing Xylitol away from your dog.

Where to Board your dog when on vacation

I am frequently asked 'Where is a safe and fun places to board my dog?' I hear from a lot of clients as to their experiences with different local doggie daycares and boarding facilities. I have compiled my top three recommendations for places based on personal experience and client input.

DONNA BLAKE'S STAY AND PLAY DOG CARE in Willits. 707-459-1377 stayandplaydogcare@hotmail.com This is the first place I try to take my dogs to if I can not take them with me. This is a home environment with several play yards and a large play room. The dogs are well cared for and only crated at bedtime. Donna is an obedience trainer and has completed canine behavioral courses. Your dog will come home to you happy and tired. She takes care of the dogs with a lot of love.

KINGS KASTLE in Cloverdale. 707-838-2785 www.kingskastlellc.com kings_kastle@comcast.net
Colleen has years of experience with dogs and is very knowledgeable. Your dog will roam around free with other dogs and there is 24 hour supervision. Kings Kastle is conviently located off Hwy 101 which makes it a snap for pick up and drop off if you are travelling in that direction. Her specialty is social rehabilitation.

BEST IN SHOW in Ukiah. 707-463-8400. Located near the fairgrounds this is a traditional boarding facility with an exercise pen. Teri Vagt is excellent at what she does. She also boards cats (my cats stayed there and seemed very happy) and is an excellent groomer.

Book Recommendation

If you are looking for a book that will help you to understand dog better, I recommend the Dog Vinci Code by John Rogerson.

Also The Art of Raising a Puppy & How to be Your Dogs Best Friend by the Monks of New Skete.