While some dogs love the cool wind in their fur, others whimper at the very sight of an open vehicle door. For their owners, these steps can help stop car anxiety in your dog. Because our dogs are our family, we want to take them everywhere,...
Congratulations, you’ve got a puppy! Here’s how to avoid the biggest puppy training mistakes. Whether your dream is to raise your young dog to be a laid-back member of the family, a working dog, star athlete, guard dog, or some combination, training good puppy habits is...
If you’re worn out from trying to train a dog with bad manners, high anxiety or aggression, Board and Train for dogs can be an effective, transformative solution. Here’s why. Dogs—like most creatures—need consistency in order to form habits and learn behaviors. Yet as busy humans,...
It’s a question that stumps many dog owners, (and frustrates many neighbors): how to stop your dog from barking when you’re away. Of course, sometimes it can be a while before you even know there’s a problem—you start wondering why the neighbors are giving you...
Yikes! Do you find yourself frustrated, and explaining to visitors and neighbors that “my dog barks at everything that passes by”? Here’s help for anyone with a dog that likes to vocalize—a lot! Barking is one of those issues that can really drive a wedge...
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...