How to Choose the Right Puppy
Bringing home a new puppy is such an exciting moment! It’s easy to get swept up in all the cuteness. But the decision you make today can shape more than a decade of life together....
How Much Sleep Should My Puppy Get?
Nothing is more adorable than a sleeping puppy. Perhaps it’s because in these glorious hours of sleep, we can fully admire them because they aren’t getting into mischief! As wonderful as it is for us...
Dog Behavior Change Signals a Health Problem
Help! My Dog Is Acting Weird! When Behavior Change Signals a Health Problem We all know how having a nagging toothache or a lingering migraine can make simple annoyances seem unbearable. Our canine friends can...
How Do I Stop My Puppy From Crying In the Crate?
Bringing home a new puppy is exciting! The prospects of your life together with this precious little bundle of joy fills your heart with such eager anticipation. You do everything possible to make sure your...
How to know if dogs are playing appropriately
Follow the 50/50 rule Healthy play typically involves a 50/50 ratio of chasing and being chased. Of course, this is approximate! However, if you notice one dog is constantly being chased, it might be time...
The Difference Between a Dog Command and a Cue
You may have heard different trainers refer to requests for specific behaviors as either “cues” or “commands”. What’s the difference anyway and does it really matter? Oftentimes, positive reinforcement trainers will use the word “cue,”...
The Secret to a Dog That Obeys Every Command Perfectly
We’ve all seen videos of dogs that can perform behavior after behavior perfectly. These seconds-long videos leave viewers wowed and inspired that their dog should behave just as perfectly. When I first developed an interest...
5 Easy Tips to Having a Well-Mannered Puppy
There is nothing more exciting than bringing home a new puppy. The warm snuggles, puppy breath, excitable kisses, and silly puppy antics bring joy to any home. However, after the puppy settles in, it becomes...
Taking Time To Paws And Be Thankful For The Flaws
Very few of us started out with the perfect dog. Many dog owners experience disappointment when their new dog doesn’t meet their expectations. When imagining what sharing our home with a dog would be like,...
Howl-o-Ween Safety Tips
For most people, Halloween is a fun time filled with parties, elaborate costumes, and delicious treats. Our pets are such an important part of our lives, it is only natural that we find ways to...
Grooming, Vet Visits, & Restraint – No Walk in the Park – Part 2
Last week, we discussed the stress that canines can experience when they are groomed or visit a veterinarian’s office. Restraint, handling, grooming, and veterinary care are all a part of keeping an animal healthy, but...
Grooming, Vet Visits, & Restraint – No Walk in the Park – Part 1
It's not uncommon to sit in a veterinarian's office and see dog after dog walk happily up to the door then stop to a screeching halt as the pet parent attempts to gracefully scoot their...
