The Good Dog Blog
Everyone can have a good dog.
Latest Posts
Keeping Your Dog Occupied at Home During QuarantineMay 12, 2020 - 7:56 pm
Dog Etiquette In Public & At HomeNovember 21, 2019 - 8:00 am
A Sound Beginning – Using Music Therapy with Shelter & Rescue DogsNovember 19, 2019 - 8:00 am
Little Dogs with the Little Dog GuruNovember 14, 2019 - 8:00 am
Good Dog Award – Second Chance Dog RescueNovember 13, 2019 - 1:33 pm
Jenn Merritt, BS, CPDT-KA, and Kim Merritt-Butler grew up loving dogs. Jenn became a professional dog trainer and Tellington TTouch practitioner and Kim became a serial entrepreneur. Last year they got their heads together and came up with a new way to approach dog training for families. Good Dog in a Box was born. Their mission is to keep dogs and kids safe through education, awareness, and advocacy. They want to reduce the number of family dogs surrendered at animal shelters by promoting positive, reward based training techniques that are family and kid friendly.
Jenn and Kim want everyone that owns a dog to have fun and enjoy their furry companion. Together, we can make a difference.
Grooming Your Pet
/by Kim MerrittPets get dirty just like we do, so they need to be groomed. Grooming will include brushing your pet’s coat, trimming your pet’s fur, trimming their toenails, and giving them a bath.
Blog Paws 2017 Conference
/by Kim MerrittAs I sit contemplating my first experience with a BlogPaws conference, I’m honestly not sure where to begin. From a Great Dane in a pink tutu to Jay Baer in a purple suit to cats in sunglasses to a red carpet experience that would rival the Oscars, it was something you had to see to […]
Housetraining
/by Kim MerrittThere are several tried and true rules for housetraining success. The first rule is supervision, supervision, supervision. Especially during the first few weeks, you need to have your eyes on your dog at all times. If you can’t supervise your dog, they should be in their crate.
Visiting the Vet
/by Kim MerrittWhat does it mean to be a responsible pet owner? Our pets rely on us to take care of them and keep them safe. They can’t talk, so it’s our job to be a responsible pet owner and give them what they need to be happy and healthy. Part of being a responsible pet owner is […]
Exercise & Safety with Your Pet
/by Kim MerrittPets need regular exercise. Just like you, your pet needs to run and walk and have fun on a daily basis. How can you be responsible when you take your dog or cat for a walk? Use a leash and make sure they are wearing an ID tag with your phone number and contact information […]
Top 10 Must Have Dog Items
/by Kim MerrittSo you’re getting a new dog or puppy. That’s great! This is an exciting time for you, but it’s also an important time. You want to set your new dog up for success in transitioning into his or her new home. One way to ease the stress is having the right tools on hand. We’ve […]
Pet Safety in the Car
/by Kim MerrittPets can love to go for a car ride, but as pet owners, we need to keep them safe. When you travel with your pet in the car, you always want to have them safely restrained, so they don’t get hurt. Transport your pet in their pet carrier or crate, or get a pet restraint […]