Rocket Recall; Teaching a Dog to Come: Part I

January 9, 2012

Rocket Recall; Teaching a Dog to Come: Part I Having a dog come to you when called is one of the most important cues for any dog to know. This cue can save a dog’s life. Yet, many dogs have what we like to call “selective hearing”; they come when they want to. The reasons [...]

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The Jumping Canine

January 3, 2012

The Jumping Canine We’ve all been there, you walk into a room and bam, paws are assaulting you. Sometimes this is welcomed, but more often than not, it’s considered rude and can even be dangerous if the dog is large and knocks you over. So why do dogs insist on jumping on us? Don’t they [...]

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Fundraiser for MN Pit Stop

October 29, 2011

Come join us for an evening of worldly affair and to support our friendly canines. Proceeds support MN Pit Stop, a local rescue group dedicated to educating the public about the “bully” breeds, helping dogs in need and providing people support for their dogs through training, behavior work and medical care. Guest Post: SUTRA FAIR [...]

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The Myth of Temperament

August 5, 2011

Recently there has been a video circulating on the internet about a “temperament test” that was performed on a pit bull in MI. After the test, the pit bull was deemed un-adoptable and fated to be euthanized. There has been an uproar about the test and the results it yielded. Rightfully so; I agree that [...]

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Pets, Independence Day and Safety

July 3, 2011

Picnics, fireworks, outdoor games and family festivities is what usually comes to mind when 4th of July arrives. Although this holiday is often a fun time for humans, it can be a very scary time for our pets. Here are a few tips for making your holiday weekend less stressful for your pets. Take your [...]

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Dog Play

June 20, 2011

Play is a diverse subject and is starting to gain more attention among scientific researchers. Recently I attended a seminar by Pia Silvani discussing the topic of play with dogs. This two-day seminar offered some of the latest data surrounding play. Although most dogs owners would not argue that their dogs play, many may not [...]

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A.K.C. Canine Good Citizen test

April 23, 2011

This Spring, Urbane Animal will be holding testing dates for the Canine Good Citizen test. If you are interested in testing your dog, please contact us.

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There’s a new rose in town

February 6, 2011

After a bit of a hiatus from fostering, MN Pit Stop has taken a new foster dog into the program. Meet Lacy, an 11 month old American Pit Bull Terrier. She is very sweet, spunky and fairly well-mannered for a young thing! If not exercised and left to her own devices, she may do some [...]

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New Year’s Resolutions

January 22, 2011

When January 1st rolls around, everyone seems to have new resolutions on their mind. Whether it’s to lose weight, quit smoking or watch less tv, people are pretty diligent about it for the first few days… and then quickly go back to their old habits. My message for people this New Year is to turn [...]

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Keep Your Pets Safe this Holiday

December 23, 2010

With the Holidays upon us, it’s important to not forget about our furry and feathered friends. During the Holidays it can be easy to overlook potential hazards for our pets.For instance, Poinsettias, Holly and Mistletoe are toxic plants if eaten by cats and dogs. Chocolate, artificial sweeteners, grapes and onions are also poisonous for furry companions. [...]

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