When's the best time to start puppy obedience training? Probably earlier than you think... here's an intro to when and why to introduce your young dog to new skills. Maybe you know ahead of time that you want your puppy…
With all their canine energy ready to go, getting post-operation instructions to keep a dog calm after surgery can feel impossible to follow, but these tips will help! Your pup just had surgery and your vet recommends you keep them…
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,…
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…
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…
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…
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!…
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…
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…
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…