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  1. Vinny

    How many dogs at one time?

    I do agree with both of you and also some great input. I find most group walks are in larger areas like cities. I kind of lead towards that most of these dogs where socialized when pups into this group walk environment or; (Every time I see one of these group walks I always think of trying this...
  2. Vinny

    What makes a good pet sitter/dog walker?

    This one is a hot topic in the petsitting industry. I am a member of two groups with owners of professional pet sitters that are located around the USA and Europe. I agree with Kirsten above and believe it or not there are many pros and cons to tech companies like Rover or Wags. Another whole...
  3. Vinny

    Fleas

    We used frontline for years on Mickey and honestly didn't have great results. I remember a few years ago we had a bad season up in PA and so many Vets and owners/parents where saying nothing was working. Definitely not looking forward to this year! I am also researching for best options on...
  4. Vinny

    Passionate about education and “setting all human and canine relationships up for success”

    Passionate about education and “setting all human and canine relationships up for success”
  5. Vinny

    Keeping my dog entertained while I'm at work?

    Hello, yes I heard of Petziconnect and I think there might be a few others on the market. Without overthinking it my first response will be when using any tool or device is; All dogs are different therefore when it comes to behavior we always like to go slow. Sometimes a first association...
  6. Vinny

    Keeping my dog entertained while I'm at work?

    Would also think about adding more mental stimulation daily if not already. Just to add onto physical excercise :) Food puzzles KONGS stuffed and frozen Few quick training sessions Just to name a few for an overall environment plan.
  7. Vinny

    'Helping Set all Human & Canine Relationships up for Success Together'

    Yes, many will say it is a natural phenomena human trait “to anthropomorphize.” I believe talking and yelling will be related. It’s one of the reasons we are so passionate about educating about how to communicate to our furry friends in a way they can understand. I would also agree that...
  8. Vinny

    Basics - pack living and canine hierarchies

    Yes the methods have changed a lot over the last decade. Here is something to ponder on, in order for an animal to tie a behavior with a consequence either good or bad it has to be within a second. Therefore it really depends on how we are communicating with our dogs and how we are instilling...
  9. Vinny

    Basics - pack living and canine hierarchies

    Short answer is looking at it as having nothing to do with Alpha and a dog that likes to be first (pushy). Long answer: I actually never look at or use the term Alpha (please see above post and links) when working or observing a group of dogs. We can also look at social hierarchies or making...
  10. Vinny

    Basics - pack living and canine hierarchies

    Welcome to DR forum. Interesting topic and probably one of the most debated questions in our industry :) I'll start by answering your questions. Do you apply the basics of pack-living and canine hierarchies in your home? yes and no! The latest scientific studies which was done using captive...
  11. Vinny

    Introduction - and why I call myself "Keats" here.

    Welcome to CRR forums :)
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