PLEASE READ THE FOLLOWING. Pet parents are generally concerned about what to feed their dogs. Though not directly associated with dog training, it is a preeminent part of dog rearing. Anyone who knows ...

Top Pros are among the highest-rated, most popular professionals on Thumbtack. I’m Jenna Robbins. It’s important that you know who I am, and what makes MURPHDOG MAGAZINE different. Being a dog lover ...

The Toy Group is simply a compilation of small or tiny breeds. Some are miniature versions of dogs in other groups, while many are of ancient ancestry that can no longer be traced back to the original ...

The more bonded you are with your canine companion, the better you will understand your dog’s body language. However, you may not always be correct, and it does not give you an advantage when trying ...

Our canine family members add a tremendous amount of joy during the summer playtime months, so please give them the love and care they deserve. No matter how often we hear that warning on the news or ...

The Hound group is probably one of the oldest groups of dogs, used for hunting because of their incredible ability to see or smell prey. Sighthounds, like the Greyhound, have a sleeker built and ...

One of the first things I discuss with potential clients during a consultation and teach during the first lesson is that all dogs will be trained to walk on the left side of the pet parent. With the ...

“Couldn’t be fresher if you cooked it yourself.” Ever hear that phrase used to describe what you feed your dog? Well, I DO cook it myself and IT IS DEFINITELY FRESHER! And it looks like food and not ...

The Terrier Group includes breeds of all sizes and diversified in appearance. The two things they all have in common is that they were originally bred to seek out, chase, and kill rodents and to guard ...

Training removes the obstacles that stand in the way of a rewarding relationship with your dog. What does a dog trainer do? If you put one hundred dog trainers in a room, I’m not sure two of them ...

Ever notice that your dog’s water bowl might have a hint of pink at the bottom? Ever notice the same pink slime around the drain of the bathtub? The “pink” or sometimes “orange” coloration is bacteria ...

When we are attracted to someone in a socially stressful situation, it’s not uncommon for us to run our fingers through our hair or touch our faces, especially if we are self-conscious or lack the ...