There have been a string of burglaries in my neighborhood recently, and it had me wondering about this. I have a great dog (he’s very protective of me), and I’m sure that he would try to protect me as best he can, but I’m worried that might not be enough. He only really barks when threatened, so I was thinking I could substitute the citronella with mace, so if he is forced to attack an intruder, he would also spray mace at the jerk!! If anyone has done something similar to this, your help would be greatly appreciated! ty
Buy a dog grooming kit that includes hypoallergenic shampoo, de-tangling conditioner, a scrubbing pad and hair clippers. Contact a local groomer about the best place to buy dog grooming supplies with advice from a certified dog trainer in this free video on dog grooming. Expert: Zephyr Clarke-Dolberg Contact: www.miami-dog-training.com Bio: Zephyr Clarke-Dolberg is a certified professional dog trainer in Miami, Fla. Filmmaker: Paul Muller
Dog-jumping harnesses are training tools that fit on the dog like a regular harness with an added strap that goes over the back legs to prevent jumping. Start a dog on a jumping harness early so that the dog never learns to jump with tips from a certified dog trainer in this free video on dog harnesses. Expert: Zephyr Clarke-Dolberg Contact: www.miami-dog-training.com Bio: Zephyr Clarke-Dolberg is a certified professional dog trainer in Miami, Fla. Filmmaker: Paul Muller
When buying a dog bed, find the right size for the dog, consider a bed that has a ridge around the edge for the dog to lean against, and think about different bed fillings. Find out how cedar-filled dog beds can prevent insects and smells with information from a certified dog trainer in this free video on dog beds. Expert: Zephyr Clarke-Dolberg Contact: www.miami-dog-training.com Bio: Zephyr Clarke-Dolberg is a certified professional dog trainer in Miami, Fla. Filmmaker: Paul Muller
While no litter box is really dog proof, some boxes, like the automatic cleaning litter boxes and the litter boxes with lids, make it more difficult for the dog to get inside. Consider putting a litter box in a room with a kitty door using advice from a certified dog trainer in this free video on dogs. Expert: Zephyr Clarke-Dolberg Contact: www.miami-dog-training.com Bio: Zephyr Clarke-Dolberg is a certified professional dog trainer in Miami, Fla. Filmmaker: Paul Muller
Heating a dog house can be done by purchasing a specially made heater that fits in larger dog houses, or by using heated mats on the floor of the dog house. Protect dogs from weather below 30 degrees Fahrenheit with information from a certified dog trainer in this free video on dog house heaters. Expert: Zephyr Clarke-Dolberg Contact: www.miami-dog-training.com Bio: Zephyr Clarke-Dolberg is a certified professional dog trainer in Miami, Fla. Filmmaker: Paul Muller
Make a dog house warm in the winter by putting down blankets, hooking up a heating pad or electric blanket, and adding a flap door to prevent the wind from getting into the dog house. Consider raising the dog house up off of the ground to keep it warm in the winter with tips from a certified dog trainer in this free video on dog houses. Expert: Zephyr Clarke-Dolberg Contact: www.miami-dog-training.com Bio: Zephyr Clarke-Dolberg is a certified professional dog trainer in Miami, Fla. Filmmaker: Paul Muller
Backyard dog kennels should be air conditioned in very hot climates, protected from the sun and lifted off the ground to protect from flooding. Keep outdoor dogs protected from the elements with advice from a certified dog trainer in this free video on dog kennels. Expert: Zephyr Clarke-Dolberg Contact: www.miami-dog-training.com Bio: Zephyr Clarke-Dolberg is a certified professional dog trainer in Miami, Fla. Filmmaker: Paul Muller
Anti-bark collars will either provide a slight shock, a vibration or a spray of citronella when the dog barks in order to train the dog to stop barking. Find out whether anti-bark dog collars harm the dog in any way with information from a certified dog trainer in this free video on dog collars. Expert: Zephyr Clarke-Dolberg Contact: www.miami-dog-training.com Bio: Zephyr Clarke-Dolberg is a certified professional dog trainer in Miami, Fla. Filmmaker: Paul Muller
For indoor dog repellents, try Keep Off or bitter apply spray, which are both very unpleasant to most dogs. Consider harmful chemicals that may be in commercial dog repellents before using them on your dog with advice from a certified dog trainer in this free video on dogs. Expert: Zephyr Clarke-Dolberg Contact: www.miami-dog-training.com Bio: Zephyr Clarke-Dolberg is a certified professional dog trainer in Miami, Fla. Filmmaker: Paul Muller