“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...

Short, long, curly, stubby, fluffy, you name it... We love them all! Yup, today we’re talking about tails. Specifically, dog tails and the meaning of each movement, placement, and tail style. Did you know that, along with being a super cute addition to your dog’s backside, the tail is also an important tool? It assists...

Wouldn’t life be so much better if we could spend every waking (and sleeping) moment with our dogs? Then we would be certain that we wouldn't see as many signs that your dog feels neglected! Unfortunately, the world doesn’t work like that for most people. And that’s okay. While it’s important for our dogs to...

Sorry to come at you like that, but I'm nearly certain you aren't using your dog's nose to its full advantage. It is likely your dog's strongest scent, yet as humans, we rarely use it to its full advantage and even sometimes discourage sniffing...Our dogs understand the world around them through their nose. They can't...

We talk a lot about how you can get your dog to have good manners on their walk -- reducing leash pulling, passing other dogs calmly, things like that. If you're struggling with leash pulling, check out tips for loose leash walking here. But we’ve gotten some questions about what to do in the case...

Have you gone to put a harness on your dog and they just aren't having it? Then when you put it on they don't want to walk or cooperate? It might be because they haven't been desensitized to it yet! While we may think that it is best to just throw them in the deep...