Dog Trax, LLC

06/17/2019

Here's a video of a client's dog, Triton, enjoying some non-food enrichment. His favorite "Wubba" toy is placed under a blanket and he has to figure how to get it out so the game can start over again. It's reported that he sleeps like a log when all is said and done.

06/15/2019

This is a very informative discussion of the when, how, and why pharmaceuticals can help our dogs live and learn better.

01/21/2013

After meeting Apollo this weekend and working with his family on how to deal with his moderate to severe case of separation anxiety (SA), I'd thought I share with you all an article on how to prevent SA from my favorite dog publication, the Whole Dog Journal. This advertisement-free publication costs only $20/year and covers a wide range of dog topics from training to health to food.

Separation anxiety (SA) stems from a dog s natural survival instinct to stay in close proximity to the pack. In the wild, a canine who is left alone is more likely to die, either from starvation, since he has no pack to hunt with, or from attack, since he has no pack mates for mutual protection. Giv...

07/17/2012

So a man walks into a bar and sees a dog sitting at the counter. He turns to the dog and asks, “So what do you think about all the controversy surrounding the best methods and tools for trai...

12/23/2011

Check out the new pet supply store my clients opened. It is in Shorewood and knowing my clients, they only carry the best!

Health food store for pets. Naturally Local™ options.

11/21/2011

Ok, for those of you that don't know: Next Wednesday, November 30 from 7-9pm we are having a Fun and Games seminar. For $15, you will learn 4 different ways to teach tricks, play with some cool enrichment toys, learn how to build your own enrichment toys easily and inexpensively. Everyone will leave with their own, homemade toy. Call 414-581-7077 or email [email protected] to sign up.

10/28/2011

Getting ready for Central Bark New Berlin's Howl-O-Ween party! Lemmy's costume - check. My costume - check. People candy - check! PB and Hot Dog Pupcakes - check! Tuna Fudge - check! Hope to see you there.

10/20/2011

If you have a fearful and/or shy dog...check this out. Actually, good to read if you just HAVE a dog.

Scientists who have studied fear in animals have come up with four responses, one or more of which are common, in one form or another, to organisms ranging from bacteria to humans. 1. Withdrawal...

10/19/2011

We learned something new at the Backer show (pet industry trade-show) the other day. For those of you who give your dogs Himalayan chews, you can microwave (30 sec) that last itty bit that you should throw away. It puffs up and can be used as a high value dog treat. How cool is that?!?!

09/29/2011

And recognizing problems before bites...

When dogs bite, it is rarely out of the blue. Signs usually show up long before the first bite occurs. Read this article to find out how to stop dog aggression before it starts.

09/29/2011

The actual science behind it...

Anthropomorphisms are regularly used by owners in describing their dogs. Of interest is whether attributions of understanding and emotions to dogs are sound, or are unwarranted applications of human psychological terms to non-humans. One attribution commonly made to dogs is that the “guilty look” sh...

09/29/2011

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