June 11, 2013
After practicing steps 1 (http://www.grandavevet.com/blog/getting-nail-trims-part-i-good-touch) and 2 (http://www.grandavevet.com/blog/getting-nail-trims-part-ii-increasing-du…), you should be able to hold each of your dog’s paws for a count of 5.
May 21, 2013
The goal of step one was to be able to slide your hand down your dog’s leg and off the end of the paw without your dog jerking the…
May 7, 2013
Nail Trim Counter Conditioning, Step I: Good Touch The first exercise is for dogs who are afraid of having their paws touched at all. The goal of this…
April 30, 2013
With some pets, everyday chores can be a struggle. In particular, many dogs don’t like their feet handled even when owners have worked hard to prevent this. Many dogs tolerate…
August 23, 2012
Puppy Owners: Overworked and Underpaid Socialization, puppy class, house training, manners, handling, obedience… with all the things to think about, it can be overwhelming to try to raise a puppy…
April 10, 2012
The day was December 23, 2009. The UN climate summit in Copenhagen had just wrapped up. The subversion trial of a prominent Chinese dissident had just begun. An American airlines…
