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When staying in a hotel always leave the DO NOT DISTURB sign on the door leave the television on to drown out hall way noise. Before entering the hotel take the dog out of the vehicle to go to the bathroom. Many dogs need to pee after a car ride. Leave your cell phone # with the front desk in case of an emergency with your dog left alone in the room.

Too Much Love….

A balance should be found with your dog for what is enough and what is too much touch.

In the years that I have been teaching people and dogs, I have come to recognize that the humans need for touch is very big. Often, I see dogs become the touch pad for many people and therefore the dog becomes the security blanket for companionship.

I am not a big believer in disciplining dogs but when it is required it must be done. Understand how dog discipline: is very quick and done with precision.

Here are some more tips for the upcoming holidays.