Life on Aly’s Acres
Why is My Dog Barking So Much?
Why is my Dog Barking? Dogs bark to talk to us and to talk to others in their world Barking in and of itself is merely a form of communication for a dog. The challenge for a dog is, we humans really don’t want them barking because it’s loud to us, it can annoy nearby...
Understanding Why Your Dog is Nervous and Anxious
Why is Your Dog Nervous and Anxious? Dogs are amazing creatures, but they may find it difficult to navigate our world, which is why we must do our best to help them adjust. I’m sure that it often feels to our dogs that they are strangers in a strange land. When dogs...
What is a Therapy Dog?
What is a Therapy Dog? And the Powerful Impact of Therapy Dogs! Therapy dogs are specially trained dogs that provide emotional support and comfort to people in various settings such as hospitals, nursing homes, schools, and...
How to Stop Puppy Biting
How to Stop Puppy Biting & Nipping…. While puppy biting may appear adorable & normal when your puppy is just eight weeks old, it loses its charm as he grows bigger by the day and reaches the age of three or four months. There are bites and then there are...
Aly’s Puppy Boot Camp Testimonial!
Dear Aly, Luke and Grant, Two years ago, around Christmas, and in the middle of the pandemic, you began training our then eight-week-old Ashley from Country Labradoodles. You welcomed us the day after Christmas to meet her for the first time in our rented RV, at a...
How to Keep Your Dog Busy!
How To Keep Your Dog Busy! Dogs are intelligent and social creatures, and they need to be engaged both physically and mentally to stay healthy and happy. If you don’t meet the needs of your dog, your dog could become bored. Bored dogs can display a range of...
Pass the AKC Canine Good Citizen Test
The AKC's Canine Good Citizen (CGC) test is an important program that assesses a dog's behavior and training, and provides a standard of good manners and behavior for dogs in the community. The test evaluates a dog's obedience skills, temperament, and ability to...
Do You Need a Service Dog?
Do you need a Service Dog? Simply wanting your dog to accompany you during flights or having emotional trauma doesn't automatically qualify you for a service dog. Putting a vest on your dog or having a note from a doctor or a certificate doesn't make it a service dog...
Possessive Puppies
Do you have a Possessive Puppy? Possessive Puppies have an all-encompassing focus on the thing they want And they are keenly aware of when someone or something is moving into their space when they have the thing they really want in their possession. The sticky issues...
