Understanding what makes a good service dog is helpful before you ever consider training your faithful friend for the job. That’s because in many ways service dogs are born, not “made.” Successful service dogs have a disposition that makes them…
Puppies, and even some adult dogs, have a natural response to many common situations that leads to big-time frustration for their families (and pleas for help to us): how can we prevent excitement peeing? If every pause to pet your…
As the warmer weather rolls out, we’re seeing Spring pet pests on the rise. It turns out that they’re as happy to see us and our pets as we are to wear fewer layers and take longer walks. Some of…
Incorporating your canine family member into your daily life is infinitely easier once you’ve mastered the principles of training your dog to go to a spot. Imagine if your dog would: go straight to his or her own spot when…
If you’re ready to boost the happy vibes in your life then training your dog is one sure way to make it happen! That may seem like a stretch, but these 4 solid ways that training helps add fun, reduce…
"It's the most stressful time of the year With the dog's collars jingle belling And everyone telling you to be of good cheer It's the most stressful time of the year..." Pet owners, we get it. Heck, even here, at…
Snouting When considering Winter enrichment exercises for your dog, there is one that combines maximum fun for your dog with minimal effort from you - Snouting. Your dog?s sense of smell? is 40 times greater than your own. This amazing…
Lets be honest, for most of us Winter is the season we hope never arrives and pray that it?s over quick. If we feel that way, with all the options available to entertain ourselves, just think what our dogs must…
Whether you realize it or not, every action you make around your dog is either reinforcing or punishing specific behavior. Obviously, we all want our dogs to exhibit desirable behaviors, so it?s best to understand what works and what does…
Service dogs are amazing animals. They perform any number of tasks and many are responsible for the very lives of their owners. You may wonder what it's like to be a service dog. Who teaches them their duties and how…