You, my friend, have come to the right place if you want to understand the common signs of stress in dogs and what they mean. Over the past decade, there has been a massive shift in understanding and treating human anxiety and stress. And, our dogs will always be there to pull us over from...

The thought in your head of 'why does my dog keep throwing up?' is not a fun one. As a responsible pet parent, you're rightfully distressed when your dog vomits. It can be scary to see your doggo retching up the contents of his/her stomach while you stand by, unsure what you can do to...

The summer is a great time to bring a dog into your family. Not only do you not have to deal with dark, cold nights for late potty trips, but you may be off from school or taking vacation from work which leaves you more time to bond with and train your new dog. But...

After your dog follows you into the bathroom for the fifth time in a day you may ask yourself, "why does my dog follow me everywhere?” While it’s actually quite common for our canine friends to follow us around the house (and can be a sign of love and affection), there are some instances where...

One of the most common dog behavior challenges we see pup parents face is their dog getting over-excited or scared over something, causing their behavior to change. And that's truly where counterconditioning and desensitization come in! For some, it’s a matter of helping your dog gain confidence around new people and in new places, so...

I remember being a young dog sitter and taking the dog on a walk, seeing him sniff a dog’s butt, and alarmingly wondering to myself ‘WHY do dogs sniff butts’?! I was 10 years old and thought it was hilarious, of course, but also could tell it probably was for a specific reason. Well, fast...

We know dogs care about people paying attention to them and generally enjoy human attention. Dog parents often find watching their dog playing and having fun both heartwarming and entertaining. Those who have two or more dogs may also enjoy watching how their dogs interact and may even have fun getting involved in the dogs’...

Have you ever seen a toddler after they’ve missed their nap? Rather than being so tired that they calmly fall asleep the moment they lay down, they unlock a hyper, cranky, and/or defiant side of themselves that you wouldn’t otherwise see. Puppies can be the same way when they're overtired! It’s easy to assume the...

After about the 73rd puppy bite of the day, I looked down at my bloodied hands and wondered aloud… WHY do puppies bite so much?! I tried all the puppy biting tips but nothing seemed to be working. 😫 What a challenge! Like many things in life, understanding the why behind our dog’s behaviors can...

While our dogs do some really adorable and endearing things, they also do some things that baffle – and quite frankly frustrate – us. One of those behaviors that fall into the second category is putting anything and everything they see in their mouths. We get asked by a lot of pet parents for help...