by East Valley Animal Hospital | Oct 23, 2023 | dog training
While we might love a spooky holiday, sometimes Halloween can be a bit much for our furry friends. It’s especially hard on dogs that are family-focused and not very fond of strangers. Even if it’s only kids dressed up in cute costumes, the ringing doorbell or knocks...
by East Valley Animal Hospital | Aug 28, 2023 | dog training
Walking your dog is an important part of keeping them happy and healthy. Exercise keeps their bodies fit and provides socialization. But sometimes going for a walk can feel like a drag—quite literally if you have a dog who likes to pull—or if walks tend to make them...
by East Valley Animal Hospital | Jan 27, 2023 | dog training
Unfortunately, dogs do not speak English, so we can never know exactly how they feel about their matching family sweaters. It also means we have to learn their body language to understand how they are feeling. Reading your dog’s body language can help you avoid...
by East Valley Animal Hospital | Dec 26, 2022 | dog training
Keeping your dog happy and healthy means giving them lots of exercise. They can get exercise from playing in the backyard, trips to the dog park, nature hikes, or, most commonly, walks around the neighborhood. Keeping yourself and your dog safe is a top priority when...
by East Valley Animal Hospital | Jan 28, 2022 | dog training
January is National Train Your Dog Month, so make sure you have some treats ready for helping your new puppy master some tricks! Having a new puppy is exciting, and training him or her is a great way to bond together. When you’re able to communicate with your dog,...
by East Valley Animal Hospital | Aug 26, 2021 | Dog Care, dog training
With all the information about dog training available in books and online, you may be wondering if professional dog training is really worthwhile. What’s the difference between training your dog yourself and hiring someone else to train them? Whether you have a new...
