Are you a creature of habit? Maybe you eat your meals at the same time every day, exercise at the same time every day, or do certain household chores on the same day of the week. Routines help us stay on track and keep up with the world around us. But we’re not the only...

Loss and grieving are never pleasant topics, but it’s an unfortunate part of having loved ones in our lives. When we lose a dog family member, it has a significant impact on everyone, including the other dogs in our households. That brings up many questions... Do dogs grieve? How do dogs experience loss? How do...

There’s a common misconception that dogs who chase, run across thresholds, or seemingly can’t control themselves around food are being defiant or trying to be the “alpha” of your home. But that’s not really the case. What you’re seeing in those situations is impulse, rather than a personality trait. Dogs have strong impulses by nature,...

A counter surfing dog can be extremely frustrating and dangerous. And while there are some things you can do to reduce counter surfing and keep your dog off the counter, we have to talk about the unfortunate reality of this behavior. Prevention is the #1 way to stop counter surfing. But more on that later!...

If you’ve seen any of our other posts or videos about socializing dogs, you’ve probably heard us say that it’s best to socialize your dog as young as possible, with the most important window of puppy socialization being from 16 to 24 weeks of age. Does that mean that it’s not important or possible to...

We love our dogs for so many reasons. One of them being how wonderfully weird they are. Sometimes we even swear they’re doing things just to make us laugh. Is that really the case? While only your dog really knows whether they intend to make you shake your head in amusement at them, there are...

Learning how to break up a dog fight is unfortunately a necessary skill for every pup parent. While I hope you don’t actually have to use this information, you likely will. In this episode, we’ll break down the ins and outs of dog fights. And while the information can feel startling and somewhat scary, it’s...

For most of history, humans have regarded dogs as animals with specific jobs. But in recent history, these animals have become pets only. Is that to blame for many of the “problems” and “challenges” we face with our dogs? In this episode, Kim Brophey will help us make sense of why the viewing of our...

Kisses, belly rubs, ear scratches, snuggling – there are a lot of ways that we can show our dogs affection. But how do dogs show affection to us humans?! We talk a lot about how dogs communicate with humans and each other, but we haven’t really touched on how dogs show affection and love. Today...

One of the benefits of having a fenced yard is to be able to let your dog out to do their business, play, and get some fresh air, off-leash. But it can be really frustrating if your dog growls, barks, snarls, or jumps at the dog on the other side of the fence. This type...