Help, my dog is driving me crazy! Dogs are challenging. No matter the age, breed, or size of your dog there will be situations and behaviors that will drive you absolutely crazy. And guess what, that's totally normal.I have gone through the ups and downs of being a pup parent in many ways. My wife...

As a society, we’ve come a long way when it comes to mental health. While unfortunately more people are suffering from mental health issues than ever, we’re doing a great job of talking about the importance of taking care of our mental health. It’s time we extend that conversation about mental illness and challenges to...

While bringing home a new dog is always exciting, it’s easy to get swept up in the moment and forget that it’s a major change – both for the dog you are bringing home and the dog(s) you already have at home. Introducing a new puppy to your dog is an important step in getting...

Ahh prey drive, the thing our dogs are born with that can make life slightly complicated. Many people find themselves wondering, should I try to reduce my dog's prey drive, or should I be using it? In this episode, we'll dive into what prey drive is, whether you should try to reduce it, and how...

Your dog's confidence levels can drastically affect their ability to learn, respond correctly to cues, and generally feel happy in their environment! In this episode, I sat down with Emily Fitzpatrick (VSA-CDT) to discuss ways to improve your dog's confidence! Emily also helps break down why confidence is important, things that can break your dog's...

It seems like our dogs are always up to something either endearing, bizarre, or just plain intriguing. After all, sometimes we just don’t know why dogs do the things they do. But sometimes, we do know! That’s the case with your dog licking their paws, which is something almost all dog parents have witnessed at...

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...