Aggression is one of the scariest topics out there. And as a pup parent, it can be really difficult to know what is actually aggression and what is, well… a dog being a dog. In this episode, I’ll be interviewing Karen Chapdelaine about some basics of dog aggression. Related Reading: The Canine Ladder of Aggression...

We never forget our fur babies. Whether it’s the first dog you had as a child or the most recent addition to your family -- our pups live in our hearts and memories forever. That raises an important question: do dogs have memories? And similarly, how good is a dog's memory? Do dogs remember all...

We love seeing dogs run around and play with other dogs. After all, socialization is so important, especially at a young age -- and the added exercise and mental stimulation doesn’t hurt either. But sometimes it can be hard to know if dogs are playing or fighting! And a question we get asked in our...

On the list of slightly odd things our dogs do we’ll find a behavior that is pretty common by both dogs and people: staring. Sometimes, it’s pretty obvious why, like when your dog is eyeing the juicy burger you’re eating. But other times, you’re just going about your day and your dog just seems to...

You've probably heard people say that our dogs can "read" our emotions and moods, but is there science to back that up?! A group of researchers set out to answer that question and found an alarming answer. YES. Our dogs can and do pick up on the chemical changes in our bodies. LISTEN TO PODCAST...

“My vet told me that the most important thing to do right now is to keep my dog calm and still… HELP!” (This is one of the huge benefits of crate training!) We’ve heard that plea once or twice (or a thousand times). Whether it’s recovering from an injury, healing from getting spayed/neutered, or other...

Ahh, the dog days of summer. That phrase got us thinking: why are they called the ‘dog days’? Are dog days really that different from human days considering they grow and live differently than we do? So today we’re going to talk about all things dog days -- how long are “dog years?” and “dog...

Why do dogs lick people..? If it isn't to be cute and hilarious, then why?! And can a dog licking you be problematic?Dogs lick people for many reasons, we will explore a handful of those reasons in this episode! LISTEN TO PODCAST ABOUT WHY DOGS LICK PEOPLE Want to hear more podcasts like this? Please...

Coming home to your dog after a long day can be extremely chaotic... I mean, enjoyable? 😉 If every time you walk in the door your dog gets beyond excited and crazy, then this episode is for you!It can often be tempting to be overly excited and amped up when you get home, but that...

Should I say 'wait' or 'stay'? And what about 'leave it' or 'wait'?! And don't forget the ever-confusing 'leave it' vs 'drop it'.As a new (or not so new) pup parent, getting these dog training terms correct can feel confusing and oftentimes unclear. Luckily, the words you use are just that... words!But, let's break down...