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Dogs often are blamed for human’s lack of etiquette, manners and irresponsible actions. If humans would mind their manners and use their brains, a lot of dogs would not pay the price. Basic manners and behavior tips when approaching or working with dogs.

Louie will often crawl into a crate for nap. This happens to be his crate but he uses all of the crates for napping.

Learning to Love the Crate

By on July 20, 2014 in Anxiety, Dog Etiquette, Training Topics for All

I work with foster dogs and I ALWAYS crate train my fosters. Granted most are adults when I get them but I have used the same process with puppies. I make their crate the BEST place on earth. All of my dogs are fed in their crates ALWAYS! They get Kongs, bones, snacks, everything food […]

Greeting Dogs Properly

By on May 6, 2014 in Anxiety, Dog Etiquette

I just came across this great poster and article by Dr. Sophia Yin relating proper dog greeting to how a human might greet a stranger. This is a very logical and effective way to think of greeting dogs. Best question to ask yourself “Would I run up and hug a total but cute stranger?” And […]

Life with Special Needs Dogs blog disclaimers:

This blog is a journal of the information, resources and experiences I have experienced while fostering dogs for the Chesapeake Retriever Rescue of Wisconsin. This information is solely based on my experience and what I have learned while living with dogs with special needs. Some were brought into my house with full knowledge of their disabilities and some I had to figure out what was going on with them. My sole purpose of this site is to share my experiences in hopes that others can learn from my successes and my failures.
I am not a professional dog trainer. I have worked with and seek the advice of several dog trainers and behaviorists to assist the dogs in my home.
I am not a veterinarian, a veterinary technician, nor do I work in the veterinary or animal industry. I have worked very closely with my vet and other vets to obtain and share knowledge to help the dogs in my home.
I grew up with dogs, cats, horses, goats and a parrot. I have always loved animals and am intrigued by their behavior, their ailments and their communication.