Pet Skin Doctor

Duncan, our Rottie pup has been doing so well in his puppy training classes. He’s practically best in the class – the trainer loves to pick him for demonstrations.  At the last class however, we discovered a potential future problem that needed to be nipped in the bud! Duncan LOVES pig ears. Our class leader calls them a hot item for Duncan because he loves them so much he growls viciously when you try to take it.

This is something that needs to be worked on before it becomes a real problem. So now, our best in class puppy has to see the trainer one on one – doggie detention!  I tease about it, but I am very glad that we are taking these puppy kindergarten classes because we are learning how to train, discipline and reward our puppy. What activities to provide our work-breed dog, what is the best diet and treats for him and how to properly care for him to avoid potential dog skin problems and behavorial issues.

We will work with Duncan on a daily basis, hand feeding him and playing “games” with him and his food / pig ear.  We are also to have other people feed him treats in public.  This will teach him how to properly handle food of all kinds, to have self control and be polite to guests in our home and in public, especially children. When you have the breed type of dog that causes your homeowners insurance to go up, it doesn’t hurt to take precautions!