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The Right Way To Crate Train To Stop Barking And Whining
Positive Crate Training To Stop Barking And Whining At Night Does your puppy keep you up all night? Sleepless nights take the fun out of having a new puppy. We’ve all been there! It takes a...
How To Make 2019 Your Dog’s Best Year Yet
Here’s to another wonderful year with your canine companion! While you’re setting goals for your own health and enrichment, you’ll find that you can often set mutual resolutions that benefit you and...
5 Indoor Games To Play With Your Dog On Cold Days
Brr!! It’s getting too cold outside to take your dog for long walks. While some breeds adore the snow, many dogs would rather go for quick potty breaks, then come back inside. When you can’t spend...
How Music Affects Dogs
While you won’t catch them rocking out or singing along in the car, dogs really are influenced by music. With their amazing sense of hearing, we can’t say we’re surprised. Dogs use 18 muscles to...
Is Your Dog Reactive? How To Tell, And What You Can Do To Help:
Is your reactive dog wearing you out? If you’re always worrying about the next trigger, rushing across the street every time you encounter another dog, dreading visitors, cutting your outings short...
Your Second Dog And Beyond – Tips To Keep The Peace In Multi-Dog Households
What’s better than one dog? Two dogs! When you have two dogs, they always have a playmate. Bonds between dogs can be incredibly strong - they often mourn when their adopted siblings pass away. Not...
Why Every Dog Should Be Muzzle Trained
How To Train Your Dog to Wear a Muzzle Muzzles - are they just for "bad" dogs? In reality, every dog can benefit from muzzle training. Even the gentlest dogs may need to wear a muzzle in various...
Got The Puppy Blues? What To Do When You Regret Getting A Puppy
Puppy Blues...What To Do When You Regret Adopting Your Puppy Bringing home a new puppy should be the best thing in the world… so why do you feel so awful? It’s not unusual to feel annoyance,...
Is Your Dog A Good Judge Of Character?
Do you believe that your dog can sniff out a good person? Some dogs seem to love everyone they meet, while others take forever to warm up to anyone. You might notice that you and your dog always...
Should You Let Your Dog Sleep In Your Bed?
Do you sleep with your dog? Statistics tell us that between 20 and 65 percent of dog owners let their dogs sleep in their bed at least some of the time. There are both risks and benefits to sleeping...
Why Board And Train Programs Are So Effective
Are you considering a “board and train” program for your puppy or dog? These programs are a powerful way to boost your dog’s training progress. Spending one-on-one time with a professional trainer...
What It Really Means To Socialize Your Puppy
When you first get your puppy, everyone from your vet to your grandma is going to tell you, “you need to socialize that puppy while they are little!” This common advice is accurate, though...
How To Stop Your Dog From Jumping On People
Does your dog love people a little too much? Overly enthusiastic greetings can be cute at first, but it can be annoying, embarrassing, or even dangerous when your dog jumps on everyone, getting...
Kids And Dogs – How To Prevent Dog Bites
When you love dogs, it's heartwarming to see your kids grow up with a beloved family dog of their own. For some families, the dog is just another son or daughter. We must remember however, that dogs...
How To Make Your Dog A Therapy Dog
Does your dog bring you joy every day? As a therapy dog team, you can share that joy with people who need it most. A therapy dog visits nursing homes, hospitals, schools and universities to bring...