Reprinted with permission by Mailey McLaughlin, M.Ed. If you are like most dog owners, your house is littered with any number of dog toys. But you can’t figure out why, with so many toys of his own, Fido doesn’t really seem interested in them. It is because they have very little value to him. In [...]

It really is a dog-eat-dog world out there, when even playing fetch can be hazardous to your dog’s health! Here are some hints on choosing safe toys for your dog. Balls Did you know that tennis balls and small golf ball-sized foam balls could be deadly for some dogs? Tennis balls are exactly the right [...]

Reprinted with permission from the ASPCA 2005 Worried that your dog gets bored when you’re not around? Or are you looking to spice up interactive playtime with your pet? There are many toys available at pet supply stores that can safely fill the needs of you and your pet. Here are some tips to consider [...]

by Lori Verni When the lazy days of summer begin to come to an end, many people’s schedules undergo big changes. While temperatures may still be a little bit summery, many people’s schedules will not. For many teachers, students and parents, the beginning of the school year brings about a big change in schedule. Instead [...]

During the dog days of summer, water fun is a popular relief from the intense heat and humidity. There’s nothing more refreshing and fun for humans and dogs alike than a splash in the water when temperatures soar. A cool dip in the swimming pool under a hot summer sun is definitely one of life’s [...]

We wanted to let you know about our new membership program.  Once you’ve completed training with us, you and your dog are eligible to take part in this new program.  Here is how the membership works: You pay an introductory cost of $50 for a 2-month membership to Acme Canine Continuing Education Rewards Club.   During [...]

Dogs do not experience guilt.  The old “got to your room without supper” routine does not work any better with dogs than it does with children.  Blaming your dog because he or she ought to know better is absurd.   If dogs knew better, they wouldn’t have done it in the first place. As a practical [...]

ACME CANINE SUMMER AGILITY WORKSHOP August 14th 10:00AM – Noon Attend with your dog $70 (includes agility leash) OR register as an observer $20 This workshop will utilize lecture,  demonstration, and practical exercises with workshop participants. This workshop is an introduction to the fun sport of Agility for both the owner and his dog.  Agility [...]

How much serious thought have you given to dog fitness? If you’re like many dog enthusiasts, you may believe that your dog is doing just fine managing things for himself, but the fact is that many dogs could benefit from a little active fitness management on the part of their caretakers. Just like their human [...]

Dog Training is constantly evolving. There is both an “ART” and a “SCIENCE” of training. The ‘art’ component evolves from the ability to communicate effectively to both the same species (the owners) and the foreign one (the dog). It looks a bit like magic when you see it transform a dog from an obnoxious liability [...]