Dogs are great walking companions, great personal trainers, and great nags. If you begin walking with your dog, you may soon find his tail is wagging your walking program. They are ready to walk when you are (unlike friends and…
SnoopyMarch 9, 2011
Housetraining is usually a huge hassle, but any healthy puppy, or even an adult dog, can be fully trained to eliminate outside in a reasonable amount of time, using the following dog training tips. Some important things to remember before…
SnoopyMarch 9, 2011
Celebration is such a wonderful way to bring communities of dog owners and pet enthusiasts together which is why I love the concept and idea of Canine Celebration, a non-profit which organizes parties for dog charities around New York City.…
SnoopyMarch 9, 2011
Cute Japanese dog-carriers like this one merge fashion with the practicality of toting your lil' dog around. New York Dog Nanny's founder Cynthia Okimoto rocks one of these dog carriers whenever she goes into the city with Todo her 4.25…
SnoopyFebruary 23, 2011
Knowledgeable Vet-Tech/Shop Owner Helps Each Customer Make Informed Choices Friday, February 18, 2010 By New York Dog Nanny, Cynthia Okimoto Envisioning a world where animals are family is just the tip of the iceberg with Justin DeSola. Young and ambitious,…
SnoopyFebruary 21, 2011
A Paw Print is Worth It’s Weight in Gold: Madrette Revealed January 27, 2011 By: New York Dog Nanny Cynthia Okimoto Fortune, it would seem, brought New York Dog Nanny and Madrette into acquaintance over the summer of 2010 at…
SnoopyFebruary 21, 2011
New York Dog Nanny was astonished to find out about what really goes into dog food. We ourselves would never, ever consider putting this junk into our bodies, so we obviously would not want it in the bodies of our…
SnoopyFebruary 21, 2011
9 Reasons NOT to Buy a Puppy from a Pet Shop 1. Health. When you buy a puppy from a pet shop, you're spending a lot of money for a dog whose parents you know nothing about. Have both parents…
SnoopyJanuary 1, 2011
Below are a handful of Christmas and other festive holiday proofing suggestions to protect your tree, your home and your pet: Switch from Wire Hooks to Plastic Use clear fishing line to attach the tree to the ceiling and prevent…
SnoopyDecember 15, 2010
After decades of research on learning, B.F. Skinner concluded that positive reinforcement is more powerful than punishment. In practical terms, that means reinforcing (rewarding) your dog for doing things you like will increase the frequency of desirable behavior. Many things can be…
SnoopyDecember 1, 2010
As Winter approaches and the temperature begins to drop, you notice a new behavior with your dog: he is constantly scratching, biting or licking his fur. As each day grows cooler, his behavior worsens. Does this sound familiar? To many…
SnoopyDecember 1, 2010