DOGGIE DOG BLOG

Posted by: David Harris
The Lagrange & Crestwood Kentucky area has a new option for Boarding and Training since Animal Resorts and Training Center, LLC has expanded it’s operations into the Louisville area.  In continuous operation since 1988, the seasoned staff of ARTC is well positioned to open and operate this new facility that will greatly enhance […]

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Posted by: David Harris
Video by: Fox 41 News Barry Bernson
Barry Berson of Fox 41 News recently visited our Frankfort Training facility and did a fun interview and took some bites from our trained personal protection dogs.  With some protection dogs selling for six figures, the interst in protection dogs is strong these days.  Barry wanted […]

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By David Harris
Finally Louisville, Prospect, Crestwood and Lagrange residents have a fully service animal care facility near them.  More than a Mom & Pop, but not a sterile, big box, factory like setting either.  ARTC North is one of only two full service facilities in the state.  What do I mean by full service?  I […]

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Posted by: David Harris
The Prospect & Goshen Kentucky area has a new option for Boarding and Training since Animal Resorts and Training Center, LLC has expanded it’s operations into the Louisville area.  In continuous operation since 1988, the seasoned staff of ARTC is well positioned to open and operate this new facility that will greatly enhance […]

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Posted by: David Harris
Video by: David Harris
Training begins with proper evaluation of potential.  Once you have decided what your goals are then you have the next important aspect of training ahead of you.  Puppy evaluation.  Without an understanding of what your training goals are, you cannot possibly properly evalute a litter of puppies to decide […]

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Posted by: David Harris
 Here is a light hearted video produced by one of my canine friends addressing the ever pervasive problem of CURAP.  What is CURAP?  Watch the video, learn and enjoy.
 http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dV6PWoRCkUk
Perhaps a trip to ARTC’s doggie daycare could help you avoid this syndrome with your dog or maybe they could break out of their […]

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Posted By: David Harris
How do I know what breed I should select?  Well, I was hoping to cheat on this question and send everyone off to one of those breed selection quiz sites.  Unfortunately, before I could do that I decided to take the test myself.  I went to four different sites, followed the instructions […]

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Posted by:  David Harris
I often get questions about neutering.  When, why, how old, and how will it effect behavior.
This is a questions I received today:
Hello there, have just read your article on crate training and thought it was brilliant, there is so much bad information out there.
My question is, would you get a male GSD […]

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Posted by: David Harris
I am often asked questions about socialization for puppies that are intended for personal or Schutzhund protection.  This week has been particularly heavy in that category and I have been swamped by questions from people who have the notion that if you socialize a young puppy it will ruin its potential as a […]

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Written and posted by: David Harris
Seller Beware,
Regardless of what you’re selling there are people out there thinking of ways to scam you out of your hard earned money.  If you run an ad for puppies for sale you will most assuredly get this type of response at one time or another.
Hello
Thanks for your response. .Am […]

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