A lot of people are suddenly finding themselves working from home, which comes with a whole set of both advantages and inconveniences. One aspect of your home which could be both is your family dog. The joke is that dogs everywhere are rejoicing that their people are spending more time at home with them – […]
Want a simple game that will increase your dog’s attention to you, calm their excitement, and be a foundation for deeper communication? The Up and Down Game is the trick! My pandemic “silver lining” was being able to do a deep dive into the concepts of a training system known as Control Unleashed. At its […]
Exercise and mental stimulation when you can’t go outside. When the weather is stormy or the air quality abysmal (or if we’re asked to quarantine to contain a rampant viral pandemic) we may need to find some creative ways to help our dogs deal! Why is this sort of “environmental enrichment” important? It reduces stress […]
Advice from Wendy Dreyer – copied with permission Note: If you are buying a puppy from a breeder, ask them about their breeding practices and use this to evaluate their answers! Introduction I consider breeding a huge responsibility and a joy. My greatest joy every year is a litter of healthy beautiful puppies and a […]
“Anybody can train a dog to be a delightful companion and member of society, especially with clicker training” — Dani Weinberg Clicker Training is an exciting way of communicating with and training animals. While it’s been used for years with marine mammals, research animals, and a variety of commercial projects, only recently has it begun taking […]
Keep your dog healthy and happy First of all, make sure that your dog has enough socialization, exercise, and mental stimulation. Socialize your dog by creating positive experiences to many different people, dogs, other animals, other experiences. This will make strange people, dogs, and noises less frightening. Give your dog plenty of exercise through walks […]
At Office Buddies, we’re all about making workplaces better for dogs and their owners (and making dogs better for workplaces, too!). Unfortunately here in Silicon Valley we’ve seen a massive number of high-tech job layoffs, so there may be many dog-owners out there looking for new employment soon. Here are some tips to find a […]
This is Part 2 of a special set of articles on working from home with your dog, written in response to the Covid-19 pandemic “shelter in place” orders. Part 1 is here. Conference Call Time Let’s take a moment to talk about what to do when you know you have to attend a virtual meeting […]
A lot of people are suddenly finding themselves working from home, which comes with a whole set of both advantages and inconveniences. One aspect of your home which could be both is your family dog. The joke is that dogs everywhere are rejoicing that their people are spending more time at home with them – […]
“But I don’t have TIME to train” Yes you do. Training doesn’t have to involve a long commitment of time. Here’s when: During commercial breaks of your TV show – turn the sound down. While your bagel is toasting. While your coffee is brewing or tea is steeping, or the microwave or stove is working […]