Behavior

Tips and tricks to help prevent the stress of separation. Separation anxiety in dogs is more than your dog donning a sad face as you leave out the door or letting out a few mournful whimpers; instead, it can be quite destructive and elicit behaviors such as excessive barking or howling, chewing furniture or scratching…

Hit the road with your dog while avoiding motion sickness and stress! Riding in the car with your dog, with some, can be easy and effortless, while other dogs may have fear and anxiety surrounding it, but when you love your dog, you want to take them everywhere with you, even in the car. Dogs…

Calling all dog recalls! It’s vital as a dog owner to impart a reliable recall for your dog — for their safety and the safety of the public. A good recall is arguably one of the most important dog training skills they can learn, but it can be tough to establish since the world around…

Because we want our furry best friends to be around forever!   One of the hardest things as a dog owner is when we have to say goodbye to our pooch — dogs just don’t live long enough. And while it’s our sincerest hope that your dog lives well into their senior years, sometimes it’s…

Your dog loves playing outdoors and catching discs or balls, but the fun starts with a good throw!   There is an absolute art to throwing a frisbee or ball to your dog, and they know it! It begins with the human — as a dog owner, you need to perfect your throw if only…

Because training your dogs makes a difference!   In part one, we examined positive reinforcement and clicker dog training as two approaches to training your dog. In today’s post, we’ll navigate the four remaining methods to help you find a dog training solution that makes sense for you and your dog.   Dog training is…

Navigate the wide world of dog training methods!   When you’re a first-time dog owner most people desire a dog who is friendly and behaves well, and, as you’ll come to find out, a dog doesn’t come with an owner’s manual on how to train them! What can be even more confusing and frustrating is…

In our last post, we explored the signs that your dog is bored and they include barking, mischievous behavior, escaping, chewing, and over-the-top greetings — read the full article here. If this sounds like your dog, they are probably bored and just need more stimulation. Even if you walk them twice a day, in the…