For a very good guide to all sorts of dog training processes and dog behavior challenges, I use and recommend Clickertraining ...that link goes to the description of this terrific ebook you download immediately, wherever you are! -- Rosana

Dog toenail trimming can be agony or it can go quite smoothly. I’ve experienced it both ways, and I much prefer the smoother approach. In this short audio (under 4 minutes), I talk about how using a Dremel tool has worked out the best for me.

If you would rather read than listen — or want to do both — this audio is based loosely on this page of my website:  Dog Toenail Trimming with a Dremel Tool.

… but I did add more content to the audio file when I was recording it.

And if you would like to download this audio to listen to on an mp3 player, for example, here is the direct link to it. Just right-click or the Mac equivalent to save it to your computer.

http://www.training-dogs.com/sound-files/toenails.mp3

Here is the cordless Dremel tool for pets; click on the image to go to Amazon. I find that the little sandpapery things last a good long time, and it’s easy to find replacements.

How much exercise a dog gets is a crucial factor in his health and happiness. Here I talk about this briefly:

If you would rather read than listen — or want to do both — this audio is based loosely on this page of my website: Does Your Dog Get Enough Exercise?

And if you would like to download this audio to listen to on an mp3 player, for example, here is the direct link to it. Just right-click or the Mac equivalent to save it to your computer.

http://www.training-dogs.com/sound-files/exercise.mp3

I hope this inspires you to increase your dog’s exercise. Here’s a good book on how to do that for your dog and get more exercise yourself. Click on the image to find out more at Amazon:

Energy Healing for Dogs, by Nicole Wilde, is on my short list of books to buy. I am a big fan of Nicole’s DVD, Train Your Dog, which she made with Laura Bourhenne – that link takes you to my review of it.

So I was delighted to find out about this new book.

I still remember my mother-in-law sending our aging Rhodesian Ridgeback, Cider, Reiki healing from 1000 miles away, some 15 years ago. Cider got somewhat better, and I figured it could have been the Reiki. I’ve also written here on this site about my experiences with the TTouch for dogs, so this new book would be right up my alley.

Here is part of the blurb about the book from Dogwise:

Anyone can learn energy healing, and this book makes it simple. You’ll get clear explanations backed by scientific studies, step-by-step exercises, and plenty of photographs. With a bit of practice, you will soon be channeling life force energy through your hands to dogs. You’ll learn to “scan” for problem areas; relieve joint pain; reduce inflammation; heal emotional issues with the “heart-centered” technique; learn about special considerations for working with shelter dogs; and more. There is an entire chapter dedicated to commonly asked questions, and another on do-it-yourself energy experiments you can try right away.

Imagine a gentle, non-invasive healing method that can address pain, injury, and illness; speed recovery after surgery; and have remarkable effects on fear, anxiety, aggression, depression, and trauma. Energy healing can do all this and more! It works by stimulating the body’s natural ability to heal itself, and can assist dogs in resolving a myriad of physical, emotional, and even mental issues. Energy healing will not cause harm, has no side effects, and can be used in conjunction with other holistic therapies or conventional medical treatments. Done on a regular basis, this safe, effective practice can help to keep dogs healthy and well-balanced.

Energy healing is simple, natural, and free, and is one of the best gifts you can give yourself and the dogs you love.

Specifics such as working with pain and inflammation, maintaining balance, working with shelter dogs and even how to work with dying animals will give the reader both the inspiration and courage to explore energy healing.

Sounds great, doesn’t it? Readers, if you use energy healing, do comment below.

You can get Energy Healing for Dogs at Dogwise.

Physical therapy for dogs? Sure, they definitely can get stiff and sore. And with the increase in popularity of agility and other active dog sports, they can have injuries that need some intelligent care.

Kudos to Dogwise Publishing for continuing to bring out such an excellent variety of dog books! Click on the book cover to go to Dogwise and find out more.

Or browse the book’s back cover right here. Most of it, anyway.