Beg, Bow & Bark As with all training, the key is having the right timing to reward your pooch. Too early or too late and your pooch will think he has done the right thing for something else and will get confused. It’s best to use a short sharp word like ‘yes’ when he has [...]
It’s always fun to get out for a walk on a winters day and to have a play in the snow. But those little paws can get dry and cracked if you don’t take of them. One of the biggest threats to healthy paw pads during winter is the salt used to melt ice on [...]
There are many different reasons why a dog itches. Here is some information to help you better understand the reasons for your dog's itchy skin and how to help counteract it. Dry skin If a dog’s skin is very dry and flaky this can cause them to itch. Indoor gas heating can dry the skin [...]
Most pets experience some type of bacterial infection in their lives. Antibiotics are the most commonly prescribed medication for such issues, specifically oral antibiotics. Antibiotics take care of one part of the issue but there is more work to do once the medication has done its job. Doing a low bulk cleanse is the best [...]
Running around the yard hyper, getting so excited when you throw him his toy that he runs into things and sometimes even collides with other people, as he only has eyes on that toy! You can exercise him for hours out and about while he chases birds, bee’s and pretty much anything that moves only [...]
Many dogs get what owners affectionately call “the zoomies” after a bath. Something about bath-time gets them riled up and they race around the yard or the house, often stopping to roll around on the grass or rub all over a bed, couch, blanket, etc. We’ve all seen it, but the question is, why? What [...]
Basic training for your dog doesn’t include hours of non-stop instructions, rather moments of basic commands followed by consistent follow-ups. The first basic commands to teach should be…SIT – STAY – COME, and using hand signals with these command words will ensure your dog will be able to follow these commands at a distance. Tens [...]
Spring is upon us, and unfortunately so are seasonal allergies. Do dogs get seasonal allergies like humans? Yes, dog allergies are usually caused by the same triggers that occur in our allergies. According to a survey conducted by Novartis Animal Health, over half of pet owners aren’t aware their furry family members can also spend [...]
Celebrating 10 Years Franchising In the USA In celebrating 10 years (25 years in Australia) Pooch Mobile franchising in the USA, The Pooch Mobile is rolling back the price of a single unit franchise package to 2006 pricing of…ONLY $45,000. That’s a saving of $14,000! There has never been a better time to invest in [...]
Low Bulk Cleansing Diet Most pets experience some type of bacterial infection in their lives. Antibiotics are the most commonly prescribed medication for such issues, specifically oral antibiotics. Antibiotics take care of one part of the issue but there is more work to do once the medication has done its job. There are 5 classes [...]
