Success Dog Training

01/15/2025

Read the labels, and avoid “sugar free” peanut butter.

Read your labels peeps

07/31/2024

Please contact your vet if you think your dog has this condition.

One in four Labrador retrievers carries a gene that tricks their brain into thinking they’re starving

05/20/2024

03/24/2024

The origin of the King of dog toys!

How the Kong ball was invented.

The Kong toy was invented by accident more than 40 years ago when Joe Markham needed a way to prevent his German Shepherd Fritz from biting on rocks and sticks. Fritz, who Markham adopted as a shelter dog, had worn down his teeth to one-third of the size they should have been.

He was working on his vehicle and tossed an axle stop with an attached bracket on the ground. His dog got hold of it and loved it. He was playing with it joyously, much to Markham’s amusement.

He said to his friend, “What do you think of my new dog toy?”

His friend replied, “Actually, it’s not too pretty. It looks like an earplug from King Kong.”

And the Kong toy was born☝😉

01/02/2024

It's National Train Your Dog Month, and choosing the right dog trainer is one of the most important things you can do for your four legged family member. Why choose a LIMA trainer? If you Google “dog trainers,” a lot of different “types” will pop up. Force-free. Balanced. Positive Reinforcement. Punishment. Science-based. The list is long, and there’s no common standard. Anyone can call themselves a dog trainer in the US, and anyone can define themselves with whatever term they want – regardless of their training methods!

Because of this, organizations like the APDT have set professional standards for membership using LIMA.

LIMA stands for “Least Intrusive, Minimally Aversive.” It’s a standard for professionals that ensures trainers are always starting with positive reinforcement methods with the lowest chance of negative side effects. A LIMA trainer should be focused on effective training that keeps a close eye on the emotional and physical well-being of the dog.

It’s hard to navigate the flood of information on dog training information on social media, and looking for trainers who practice LIMA methods gives you a focusing point for finding trainers who know how to train your dog effectively without harming them.

Use the APDT trainer search at locateatrainer.org to find LIMA trainers, and find out more about the APDT’s position on LIMA here: https://apdt.com/about/about-lima/

12/12/2023

Do you speak “Dog”?

12/06/2023

There is still much we don’t know about this condition. Stick with common sense procedures like avoid nose to nose contact and don’t share water dishes.

*Status of current Canine Respiratory Illness *
There is ongoing research to determine the cause. Veterinarians are receiving updates as information develops.
The difficult part is we don’t know what we are dealing with. The best advice is to keep dog social contact to a minimum during this time and make sure your dog is current on vaccines.
What we do know is the illness tends to fall into 3 categories:
- Chronic mild to moderate inflammation of the trachea lasting six to eight weeks or longer, which is minimally or not responsive to antimicrobials.
- Chronic pneumonia that is minimally or not responsive to antimicrobials.
- Acute pneumonia that rapidly becomes severe and often leads to poor outcomes in as little as 24 to 36 hours.
If your dog is exhibiting respiratory symptoms please contact your veterinarian.
FAQ:
Is it spreading in our area?
We could cannot confirm if it is spreading as there are no confirmatory tests available at this time.
What are first symptoms? (any specific symptoms - nasal discharge, cough, raspy breathing?)
Symptoms vary based on the individual assessment. Any respiratory symptoms should be addressed with your veterinarian.

11/28/2023

A mystery respiratory illness has been killing dogs across the country. Here's what to look for and what to do. By Dog Food Advisor.

11/27/2023

We don’t deserve them!

Why I love my dog so much

11/21/2023

The mysterious respiratory illness that may have sickened thousands of dogs across the country could be caused by a new type of bacterial infection, researchers say.

10/19/2023

There is nothing natural about large numbers of unfamiliar dogs partaking in high-intensity activity in a dog park, and this shouldn’t be the benchmark for a social dog. If your dog is not their best in such an environment, you are not doing anything wrong. 👏👏 There is nothing wrong with your dog. 👏👏 Your dog is normal. 👏👏

08/10/2023