DogWatch Dealer Chat with Emily West, DogWatch Hidden Fences of Columbus

Pat’s favorite and funniest training story happened several years ago when we got a call that adog was leaving the yard. The customer didn’t explain over the phone and just asked us to come out as we had to “see” the problem. So when Pat got there, the customer brought him into the kitchen and let the dog out. Pat watched from the window as the big Great Pyrenees proceeded to “walk” on his two back legs right through the fence, all the while making sure his neck and collar stayed above the level of the range of the fence. It was an easy fix as once the range was a bit higher the dog could no longer go through without correction, but it was quite the amazing circus act. >>Continue reading

Who’s Walking Who?

There are many good reasons to get a dog and some are the extra perks which come with the territory, so to speak. If you’re here on Dog Tails we’d probably be preaching to the choir if we started listing them in this space—we’ll cut to the chase. >>continue reading

Advocating for Your Dog’s Healthcare Needs

Dr. Nancy Kay offers a wealth of dog-related health information in her book Speaking for Spot: Be the Advocate Your Dog Needs to Live a Happy, Healthy, Longer Life. She suggests that part of loving our dog means becoming an advocate—taking care of their medical needs at annual visits, becoming comfortable speaking with our vet, and being prepared to handle more serious health problems when they arise.