Blog & Resources
Blog & Resources
Hyperthermia/Heat Stroke Awareness In Dogs
Definition of Hyperthermia/Heat Stroke: An elevation is your dog’s body temperature, generally above 103° or higher. Normal body temperature for a dog generally ranges from …
How Reality TV and Dog Training are Similar
Reality television was born from the concept, “what is the craziest task I can ask you to do and how much do I have to …
Food Reinforcers / Treat Tier
I find that a lot of clients don’t understand how to use rewards like treats. As I’ve mentioned in my Top 8 Reinforcers for Dogs, …
Leash Reactivity
This is one of the top challenge requests I get from clients aside from jumping. First of all, dogs do what works. I always like …
Top 8 Reinforcers for Dogs
A reinforcer is defined as anything that increases the likelihood for behavior to reoccur. Most people know when it comes to dogs, treats usually get …
Dating Your Dog
Since January is National Train Your Dog Month, I wanted to take each week to help you build your relationship with your dog and give …
Top 5 Pet Holiday Gifts for 2020
Our Top 5 Pet Holiday Gifts for 2020 5.) Interactive Puzzle Toys for Dogs & Cats – relieve boredom and provide mental stimulation …
Educational: Jumping and Proper Greetings
No matter who calls me for training challenges, I would say 80% of my new potential clients have issues with jumping when greeting others, whether …
Top 5 Texan Pet Summer Dangers
Top 5 Texan Pet Summer Dangers When I ask my students what the dangers Texan pets face are, you can all probably guess the number …
Top 6 Spring Pet First Aid Emergencies on the Trail!
As you’ve probably heard, April is National Pet First Aid Awareness Month! The founder, Pet Tech, is the first International Training Center dedicated to developing …
Microchipping – Your Questions Answered.
One of the worst feelings in the world comes when you can’t find your pet. This is your baby, your furry friend, your family. One …
Potato the Pitbull and How the Best Skill I Teach in my Pet First Aid Courses Caught His Cancer
Many of you know Potato the Pitbull – my infamous Pet CPR Demo Dog Extraordinaire! But not everyone knows his cancer story… his story of …
What Should be in Your Pet First Aid Kit?
During Pet First Aid Awareness Month, we will be bringing you weekly posts about how you can keep your pet safe and happy. Preventable accidents …
Spring Poisons for Your Pet Part 3: Easter
Easter Items Poisonous to Your Pet Easter is just around the corner and many of the décor and treats that we use to celebrate the …
Spring Poisons for Your Pet Part 2: Household & Garage Items
Household & Garage Items Poisonous to Your Pet Last week we focused on all the deadly plants your pet might discover while in your garden …
Spring Poisons for Your Pet Part 1: Garden Plants
Common Garden Plants Toxic to Your Pet Spring has sprung, and so have some beautiful plants that may be deadly for our pets! Since it …
Why should you choose a professional to care for you pets?
There are so many people out there wanting to be a hobby dog walker or pet sitter because they “love pets” and want to make …
The number ONE thing you do on a weekly basis, that will change the overall health of your pet!
Most pet owners don’t realize… Your pet not having their teeth brushed in the first 3 years of their life is equivalent to you not …
Top 3 New Year’s Resolutions from your pet…
Top 3 New Year’s Resolutions from your pet… 1. Physical Exercise You know it is the number one resolution for people, and it is …
Top 7 Holiday Pet Dangers
7. HOLIDAY & TREE DECORATIONS Tinsel, if ingested, can cause intestinal obstructions. Dogs think that you put those decorations (glass balls) on the tree just …
Not so Happy Halloween… for the pets!
When my students in my seminars are asked about Holiday Dangers, no doubt Christmas, Thanksgiving, and the Fourth of July are always among the top …
Top 5 Reasons a Dog Trainer Can Change Your Life!
DOGS CAN GO “BARK TO SCHOOL” TOO! 1. Trainers can build your dog’s confidence and yours! When you take the steps through a training …
5 Tips for Successful Leash Manners Training
5 Tips for Successful Leash Manners Training By Julie Roller, Power To The PawZ Education Trainer 1. Find the right equipment for you and your …
The Dangers of Heat Stroke in Our Pets
Heatstroke Awareness A few weeks ago, Dallas Pet CPR & First Aid Education kicked off the summer with our good friends at Operation Kindness’ 20th …
The Most Personal Blog Post You Will Ever Read From Me… How do you know when to stop doing CPR on your dog or cat?
(Long post, but worth every word!) Simple Answer: You don’t unless you’re forced to. Ask anyone who has been in the position of the “rescuer” …
How do I check Mucous Membranes or for a Capillary Refill Time (CRT) on my pet?
The color of your pet’s Mucous Membranes and Capillary Refill Time, also known as CRT, are two very easy and essential vitals that you should …
Heartworm/Flea Prevention!
Tip of the Month: Did you do your monthly heartworm and flea prevention yesterday on the first of the month? Which brand of prevention are …
The Bee’s side of “Honey, I Shrunk the Kids!” movie – Dog & Cat First Aid for Insect Bites or Stings
Who played the bee’s role in “Honey, I Shrunk The Kids!” movie for those that remember it? It really isn’t fair… we never heard the …
Your pet called… He’s got some NEW Resolutions for you!
Finally, make some resolutions that you can actually keep… requested by your pets! 1. Be Knowledgeable! Take a PetSaver: Pet CPR & First Aid Course …
Potato… the cat…
First sign: Vomiting… Second sign: Not eating… If I’d waited any longer, I would be writing his eulogy! The Saturday before Christmas, Potato was …
For those that don’t know Potato’s whole story…
Potato the Pitbull In 2013, I tragically lost my soulmutt, Burt. He was a Great Pyrenees and Basset Hound and was my absolute heart. It …