Prong collars

2003-08-01 Thread April Ervin Rifenburg
Several trainers have written wonderful accounts of the proper use and benefits of a prong collar. These collars do look like midevil torture devices I'm sure we all agree. But looks can be deceiving. In working with pet owners for many years, I discovered that a prong collar is gift in some

Happy 13th Birthday

2003-06-16 Thread April Ervin Rifenburg
He has been everything I have ever wanted in a dog. He has been my partner, my pal, my companion, and like a child, a major part of my life. A little independent with a great attitude, he has been extremely pleasant to live with, a joy to be around. As he turns 13, the age related problem of

Digging

2003-03-20 Thread April Ervin Rifenburg
try redirecting her digging to her own place, like a sandbox or certain corner of the yard that is hers and where it is ok for her to dig. Bury toys/bones/treats just under the surface there and gently redirect her to that area if she starts excavating other places. *The above is excellent

male problems

2002-11-30 Thread April Ervin Rifenburg
Hi Fran, One of my intact males had exactly those symptoms some years ago. I cannot remember the name of it (something with the urethra ..I'm a big help!), however it was easily remedied with antibiotics. I had feared a kidney problem or something else horrible. The condition is fairly