For new puppy parents, as well as old hands looking for a refresher on how to prepare for a puppy in their lives, here are our top tips for puppy-proofing, lifestyle planning and generally getting ready for your coming dynamo! There aren’t too many things more...
How can you work your dog’s body and brain on busy days when there’s barely time to eat lunch? These three no-fail ideas come to the rescue. Just like humans, our dogs are wired for movement, as well as for mental stimulation. But we know that...
If life’s become a little predictable lately, mix things up: get your furry friend involved with these 25 things you should be doing with your dog. While August is the “official” National Dog Month, it’s no surprise that we are fully in favor of celebrating our...
It’s one of the most common questions we get, especially (though not only) from clients with new dogs or puppies: “Is my dog being aggressive, or just playing?” There’s not one cut-and-dried answer, but here we’ll give you some pointers on what to look for...
Have you ever thought that the idea of training dogs to provide emotional support is a bit like teaching them to wag their tail when happy? Those big, warm eyes and wet nosed nudges tell us our dogs are very attuned to our moods and...
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 well-suited to their particular job....
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 pup leads to a puddle,...
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 the doorbell rang, lie by...
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 stress, grow love and increase...
"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...