Teaching Your Dog to Wear a Muzzle or Head Collar
Sometimes there are situations where dogs may need to wear a muzzle. They are a useful accessory available for all dogs that may need to wear one for...
Diggin' Dogs
You've spent many hours and a fair amount of money getting your yard just right, and within days the grass or garden beds have holes, and dirt is spread...
Chewing... An Adolescent Superpower!
Chewing is a natural dog behavior. Some dogs like to chew more than others. Developing proper chewing habits beginning in puppyhood will not only save...
Introducing a New Puppy to Your Adult Dog
Bringing home a new puppy is an exciting time. And having multiple dogs brings a whole new level of joy to the family. Many families choose to have more...
Packing for the Pups
When traveling with our dog, there are a number of essentials we need to remember to bring. Being prepared will make the trip more enjoyable; for you...
Preparing a Dog for a New Baby
The question often comes up with young couples where life together begins with a dog, but someday the family grows to include a new baby. Preparation...
Counter Surfing
Dogs are opportunistic. They will experiment with behaviors, find rewarding ones, and do them over and over again. It can be a challenge for dog owners...
Fireworks and Thunder - Sound Sensitivity in Dogs
The Fourth of July and New Year’s Eve are cause for celebration! And in many places across the United States, fireworks “wow” crowds in celebration....
Get Ready for Puppy
Bringing home a new puppy is very exciting. Planning and preparation ahead of time will make the transition of your puppy's arrival go more smoothly...
Hitting the Trails with Your Dog
Hiking is a fun summer activity to do with your dog. Hiking trails give us a change of scenery, bring us to new destinations, and often times allows...
Jumping
A common problem that many pet parents have with their adolescent dog is jumping. Jumping behavior typically starts around 6-18 months of age and with...
Backpacks for Dogs
Many people enjoy the outdoors, and what could be better than sharing that wonderful experience with your dog? Hiking is a great way to provide exercise...
Dogs On The Go: Car Safety
With summer coming and vacation plans being made, there are many questions out there about what is the best way to travel with our dogs in the car. Debate...
Happy Howlin' Halloween
Halloween is a fun holiday for many; decorations, costumes, parties and tons of candy and treats. For our dogs, Halloween can be very confusing and stressful....
Puppy Mouthiness and Bite-Inhibition
Puppies don't have hands. They explore the world through their mouths (not unlike human babies). But, what they don't yet know about humans is that we...
Indoor Games for Dogs
It is that time of year. Cold winds, rain, and snow may keep us inside and limit the amount of outside exercise we can provide for our dogs. For the...
Food Safety for Dogs
In the past few years, more items have been added to the list of dangerous toxins for dogs. It is important to know everything that you should to keep...
Crate Training Your Puppy
There are a number of reasons why crate training can be such an important and useful management tool. First, it satisfies a dog’s natural instinct to...