As a new (or not so new) pup parent, there can be a lot of terms, words, and phrases that seem foreign and confusing! In this episode, I break down 7 terms that will help you feel more confident as you converse with dog trainers and other pup parents. LISTEN TO PODCAST Want to hear...

As pet guardians it is up to us to care for our dog’s health, safety, and happiness, year round. Around the holidays, our dogs may be exposed to different sights and smells - which can be a potential danger to them. That’s why it’s important to do all we can to keep them safe around...

A bored dog often results in problematic behaviors. I'm talking about things like barking, destruction, digging, chewing, etc. that often happen when our dogs are bored! So, what can we do to keep dogs from getting bored? In the video below, I'm going to give you five ways to minimize your dog's boredom (plus 2...

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...

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...

You’ll probably get this question a lot around Thanksgiving: what are you thankful for? We hope your list is a long one -- and that it doesn’t leave anything out. Including your dog! Although we may not think about it often, our dogs give us so much to be grateful for during the holidays and...

We are all about finding ways to include our dogs in the holiday festivities this year (and every year), and what better way to do that than through food? Because, if your dog is anything like mine, food is his/her love language. And this Thanksgiving recipe will have your dog feeling all the love! So...

The holidays are meant to be spent with family, friends, and loved ones -- four-legged included! But if this is your dog’s first holiday season in your home, or you have extended family in town (among other things), it may be overwhelming to figure out how your dog will fit into the day. Whether you’re...

Dog training isn't always ups and "forward progression"... it actually usually consists of a LOT of setbacks, challenges, and "dips" in behavior. But truthfully, that is to be expected! Remember that not every technique will work for your dog, and that sometimes your dog may just be having an off day when we ask for...

When it comes to training our dogs, consistency is so important. While it would be so nice to work on a behavior once and then your dog fully grasps what it is you are asking of them, it doesn't work that way. It takes time and patience to teach your dog behaviors. That's why the...