by LucidDogTraining | Aug 29, 2014 | Educate
Anthropo-what?? In the dog world, anthropomorphism is a controversial topic, and let’s be honest…We’ve all smiled at cute puppy pictures where the dog is dressed in a baby onesie. It’s hard to not think of dogs as the cute, little fur-babies in...
by LucidDogTraining | Aug 18, 2014 | Culture, Educate, News
August heat and vacation schedules sometimes make it easy to miss what’s happening in culture. So just in case you haven’t taken notice of the Ice Bucket Challenge mania that has swept social media over the past week or two, here’s a link to the ALS...
by LucidDogTraining | Jul 10, 2014 | Educate
Most responsible dog owners know quite a bit about their dogs. There are, however, three very important topics that many dog enthusiasts know little or nothing about: 1) Local dog laws – breed restrictions, leash restrictions, pet limits, and more are often...
by LucidDogTraining | Jul 1, 2014 | Educate
The Fourth of July is an important celebration for America. Around Portland, we’re big fans of the yearly shows put on during the Safeway Waterfront Blues Festival, the Oaks Park 4th of July Spectacular, as well as the show over Lake Oswego. Unfortunately, our...
by LucidDogTraining | Jun 29, 2014 | Educate
With Tuesday’s (July 1, 2014) predicted temperature to be 95 degrees in the typically mild Portland / Lake Oswego area, it’s time to start thinking more about what it’s like to be a dog (remember, they don’t sweat) in the summer heat and to remember a few key rules....
by LucidDogTraining | Jun 29, 2014 | Educate
The concept of socialization seems like an obvious one to most dog owners. After all, the first half of the word is “social.” And since humans and dogs are both social creatures – learning to be social must be the goal. Right? Actually, no. Misconception 1: “I need to...
