Canine Travel Expert and Author of Keep Your Paws on the Road
  • Home
  • Private Obedience
  • Behavior Modificaion
  • Board and Train
  • Blog
  • Referral Program
  • FREE Resources
    • Podcast
    • training videos
    • YouTube Channel
    • Product Recommendations >
      • Pet Carriers and Crates
      • Car Travel
      • Chew Toys and Chew Foods
  • Books
  • About us
    • Testimonials
  • MCS Merch Store
  • Special offers

Keep Your Paws

on the road

Recondition Reactive Behavior in Your Dog On-Leash

12/7/2021

Comments

 
Does your dog misbehave on-leash? Is he lunging and frantically barking at other dogs, people, or even cars?

Many dog owners struggle with reactive behavior in their dogs. They are frustrated and anxious because their dog misbehaves on-leash. They walk their dogs at odd hours of the day to ensure they won't meet anyone or they may even avoid taking their dogs out for a walk.

What many dog owners don't realize is that reactive behavior in dogs is seldom due to aggression.  In many cases, reactive behavior comes out of insecurity or can be caused by hyper-excitement.

Picture
Image "Flickr"

Read More
Comments

Don't lose Your Dog!

10/30/2019

Comments

 
Picture
Every day I see Facebook posts on lost pets - and it breaks my heart. Thank goodness many dog owners now have their pets micro-chipped and most pets wear a collar with their owner's cellphone number on it. These two things can make sure that someone can contact the owner when a pet is lost, found and hopefully gets back home safely.

Few people know that you can teach your dog two very important lessons that most likely will prevent the dog from getting lost in the first place. The first lesson is: “Open doors don't mean run through it”, the second: “the safest place is with your owner”. In this blog article, I want to cover the first lesson in more depth with you. 





Read More
Comments

Teach Your Dog to Love Traveling by Car

11/2/2018

Comments

 
When we first got our new puppy Apollo he did not like car rides. He would sit there scared, whining and drooling, and after a few minutes he would start chucking up his food. Does your dog love the car? Or is he restless like Apollo? Is he unsettled and whines or drools? Does he get car sick? If your dog does not do well during car rides, the underlying issue is fear. This article will give you a few ways to help your dog get comfortable with the car, help you eliminate his fears, and get him to love traveling by car.
 

Picture

Read More
Comments

Teach Your Dog to Run Next to Your Bicycle in 3 Easy Steps

10/14/2018

Comments

 
Take your dog with you on bicycle rides, it's a lot of fun and can be a great way to provide exercise for both of you.
Picture



Here are 3 easy steps to get your dog used to running next to your bicycle.


Before you start the exercise, decide on what side of the bicycle you want your dog to run. I like my dog on the right side of the bicycle. This way he is out of traffic when I ride down the road. Some folks like the dog on the left side of the bicycle, because this is the side they walk their dogs in a heel position. Either side is fine, the important thing is to remain consistent.

Choose an area that is safe to practice in the beginning. It is best to have no traffic and little distractions. I started in our driveway and at a nearby park. 

Read More
Comments

3 Reasons to Teach Your Dog to Potty on Command

10/4/2018

Comments

 
When people ask me about skills that I deem important for traveling dogs, I always start with “Potty on Command.” Many people look at me in disbelieve. Really? Why would teaching your dog to do his business on command be such a big deal? But I insist, teaching your dog to potty on command is one of the most needed skills if you like to take your dog with you on day-trips or vacations. Here are my 3 reasons why you should teach your dog to potty on command.
Picture

Read More
Comments

Should You Dress-up Your Dog for Halloween?

9/26/2018

Comments

 
While out shopping today, I noticed that the stores are already selling Halloween costumes everywhere. This reminded me to write a post on dressing up your dogs.
There are lots of people who want to make their pets part of the Halloween festivities. I remember as a child I had a small dog that I would dress up in my doll's clothes. The dog didn't mind too much. However, not every dog is as good-natured with playing dress-up as that little dog of my youth.
Here are some things you might want to consider, before you buy that Halloween costume for your dog:
Picture
Photo credit: TOMSENN Dog Lion Mane

Read More
Comments

Helping Dogs with Separation Anxiety

9/21/2018

Comments

 
You leave your house and your dog is barking and howling and won’t stop all day. You come home after work and your dog has destroyed the blinds on your living room windows or chewed up your furniture. You put your dog in his crate and he digs at the gate, frantically trying to get out. These are some canine behaviors signaling your dog may suffer from stress and behavior problems when left alone.
Sadly, such behavior problems are one of the most common reasons why owners get rid of their dogs. This is unfortunate because these kind of behavior problems can be treated by implementing a few simple strategies.
Picture

Read More
Comments

What is Your Dog Chewing on Today?

9/17/2018

Comments

 

Dogs need to chew – it’s how they clean their teeth and  release stored up energy.
Just like little babies, young puppies like to explore/experience the world around them with their teeth.


You can give your dog stuff to chew on or your dog will find it for himself. If you leave it up to your pooch, he may choose your carpet or your shoes.

Picture

Having your dog chew up things in your home is frustrating and can get expensive, so it is better to go to the pet-store and find some chew toys and chew foods for him. Read on to find out about chew toys and chew foods and why having both is important.


Read More
Comments

Important Steps to Crate Train Your Dog

9/14/2018

Comments

 
Picture
We highly recommend crate training for our customers. It is helpful during housebreaking, is needed when you want to transport your dog via airplane or train, and can be very useful for transporting your pet in the car. Another aspect of crate training is training a small dog to be comfortable in a pet carrier. In this blog post, we cover easy steps you can use in your training that will teach your dog to associate the crate with comfort and security.
Training your dog to see the crate as a safe and comfortable place is very important. Follow these 5 easy exercises  and your dog will learn to love his crate/carrier.

Read More
Comments

    Categories

    All
    Behavior Modification
    Best Products
    Canine Travel Tip
    Canine Wellness
    Dog Friendly Activity
    Dog-friendly Activity
    Dog News
    Dog Training
    Dog Treat Recipe

    Archives

    August 2022
    June 2022
    December 2021
    November 2021
    October 2021
    June 2021
    April 2021
    January 2021
    December 2020
    November 2020
    October 2020
    June 2020
    March 2020
    November 2019
    October 2019
    August 2019
    June 2019
    May 2019
    January 2019
    December 2018
    November 2018
    October 2018
    September 2018
    August 2018

    RSS Feed

    Picture

    Author

    Bee Walker

      Join us

    Subscribe to our Blog



    T-shirts for Dog Lovers at the
    Chew On This Store
    Picture
Copyright © 2021 Modern Canine Services
  • Home
  • Private Obedience
  • Behavior Modificaion
  • Board and Train
  • Blog
  • Referral Program
  • FREE Resources
    • Podcast
    • training videos
    • YouTube Channel
    • Product Recommendations >
      • Pet Carriers and Crates
      • Car Travel
      • Chew Toys and Chew Foods
  • Books
  • About us
    • Testimonials
  • MCS Merch Store
  • Special offers