Do you need to bundle your dog up before going outside?
By Heidi Clayton With the first snowstorm of winter upon us, you might be wondering if your dog needs a winter jacket or coat. Not every dog needs to wear a coat and booties, but every dog is susceptible to frostbite. Knowing when to limit their activities and dress...
Training dogs to do tricks, from Trick Dog competitions to combatting canine boredom
By Heidi Clayton A fun way to break up your dog or puppy’s training routine and keep their brains sharp is by training them to do tricks. The American Kennel Club has created a Trick Dog testing program in which your dog can earn “Trick Dog” titles for performing...How one dog’s legacy brought Christmas to kids in need this year
By Heidi Clayton 2024 was a rough year at Four on the Floor Dog Training. Losing my dog, Sushi, in April was devastating and has left a huge hole in the family. While grieving such a beautiful soul, I decided to rename the charity I started when I was an Atlantic City...Meet the breed: the Canaan dog
By Heidi Clayton There is zero evidence that there was a dog at the Nativity scene. However, if a dog had been there, it probably would have been one of the oldest known canine breeds, the Canaan dog. The Canaan is now the national dog of Israel. The dogs can be dated...
