Just thinking about all of these fur babies reminds me of just how overwhelming it can be to keep a home clean with all of that fur, dander and tracked in dirt. Recently George and Friends Dog Training owner, Risa Meynarez, was mentioned on Redfin. Check out the article Keeping Your Home Clean and Pet-Friendly: A Comprehensive Guide for Pet Owners.
Read MoreContext is key in reading the complex body language of humans and dogs.
Read MoreAlert: Macadamia Nuts are toxic to dogs. Poor George had leg paralysis...
Read MoreOregon Dog Health Alert - Toxic Water. Advisories issued for some bodies of water. Portland, Oregon. Dog death reported summer 2021. Ice and winter cold weather do not change the toxicity. Harmful algae and cyanobacteria (sometimes called blue-green algae) can produce toxins (poisons) that can make people and animals sick and affect the environment. Children and dogs are particularly vulnerable.
Read MoreThe bounce, the bow, wrestling, barking, play biting, tug, and chase are all forms of puppy play. How do you know when to say, “go” and when to intervene and say, “whoa”.
Read MoreHealth advisories issued for air quality also apply to animals. Smoke, ash and dust from wildfires affects dogs, cats, birds, horses, livestock and wildlife. Pet birds are particularly susceptible to particulates in the air. Learn about the signs of smoke irritation and what you can do to care for your dog or pet.
Read MoreIs your dog bored? Are you stuck indoors? We’ve got a few ideas and links to many more right here.
Read MoreWe’ve added to the leadership at George & Friends dog training. Meet Zach Meynarez. Zach grew up in Atlanta, Georgia and his first two dogs were a (1) a 120 pound Doberman Pinscher and (2) a rare, spirited, Large Münsterländer.
Read MoreDid you know that if it is 86 degrees outside, the asphalt could be as hot as 135 degrees. Dogs can get sunburn, heat exhaustion and burned extremities just like humans.
Read MoreIn dog development, adolescence is time when everything starts to fall apart, unless you make a concerted effort to see it through to the stability of adulthood.
Read MorePuppy potty training tips include how long your new puppy should be able to wait before needing to go potty.
Read MoreCould it be a phobia, not just a fear?
Read MoreAtchoo! The sound of your puppy sneezing is cute, but it could also mean your dog has a cold.
Read MoreWalk with George (and Risa). This is a fun, free opportunity to practice your dog walking and talking skills with your pup. This is open to all of Risa's current and prior students. Please text or e-mail Risa so she knows you will be attending. Check Facebook for future opportunities to Walk with George. @LearnFromGeorge
Meeting at Mud Bay, 1830 NW Cedar Falls Dr, Portland, OR - If poor air quality, we'll practice in the store.
Read More"Sit!" That was totally worth the wait. Be patient after giving the command. Don't give the verbal command more than one time.
Read MoreDon't give your puppy iced water in the heat. 60 seconds on hot surfaces at 125 degrees and above will cause burns and blistering of your pup's paws.
Read MoreWalking in hot weather and the leash is the least of your problems. In 60 seconds, your dog's paws can be damaged by the road, concrete or red brick surfaces that are in the sun.
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