“If only my dog could talk!” I’m sure every pup parent has said that at least once. Luckily, learning how to read dog body language is like learning your dog's unspoken words! Whether you’re trying to get to know your new dog’s personality after bringing them home, or just trying to figure out what your...

Nobody likes leaving their dog. But when they’re looking at you with sad eyes, crying as if they’re begging you to stay, it’s next to impossible! And it can be really tough worrying if your dog crying when left alone is going to bother neighbors. Not only does it make us feel terrible, but it...

Sometimes we watch our dogs do certain things and are left wondering... why in the world are they doing that?! The best part is, as we strive to better understand why our dogs do certain things we can better understand how to stop those unwanted behaviors. Although you don't need a degree in dog psychology,...

Puppy socialization is one of the most important (and underestimated) parts of raising a dog. Getting your puppy's socialization right (or wrong) can make or break so many important behaviors for the rest of their life. Some of the most common questions for first-time puppy parents are when you should begin socializing your pup, who to...

In our private Facebook community, one of our most frequently asked questions is 'why do dogs eat poop?'. Followed very closely by... how do I stop my dog from eating poop?! “Coprophagia”, the scientific name for your dog’s poop-eating habit, is probably more common than you might think. According to a study, one in six...

Trust is one of the most important tools in dog training! If you don't have trust with your pup, communication will break down and the odds of them listening during training will drop significantly! In this episode, we sat down with Nicole Ellis CPDT-KA to discuss how you can best improve your trust with your...

While we might enjoy watching the night sky light up above our BBQs and pool parties, dogs and fireworks don’t quite have the same relationship. Unfortunately, we see an increase in missing dogs of 30-60% between July 4th and 6th. Fireworks play a big role in that statistic. Fireworks are LOUD! Many fireworks can reach...

As dog parents, we want to make sure we’re doing everything we can to take care of our pups -- and part of that means reacting when something appears to be wrong. But it can be frustrating to hear your dog whining as if something were wrong, only to find they just want attention or...

If it were up to our dogs, we’d spend every moment together. While that sounds like a dream come true (for us too!), unfortunately, it’s not realistic. For many dogs, separation is really tough. We get a lot of people asking for advice about how to tell if their dog has separation anxiety and what...

The Center for Canine Behavior Studies is working hard to help better understand dog behavior through research and studies! Their goal is to help reduce the number of dogs that are euthanized and/or end up in shelters due to behavioral problems. If you're interested in learning more about the Center for Canine Behavior Studies (you...