Everyone knows that dogs love to play fetch, but it’s unlikely you’ve taken the time to consider why. There’s a reason why fetch is the “classic” game we all love to play with our pups. Not only is it fun for both them and us, it has a number of benefits for your dog, too!...

Recall (aka come when called) is vital for your dog's safety. Unfortunately, it can be one of the most difficult behaviors for dogs to really understand and grasp. When working on recall with your dog (or other behaviors for that matter!) you want to find what reinforcements motivate your dog the most while training. While...

Teaching your dog the place cue can be helpful in many situations... like when the doorbell rings, when you are eating/preparing a meal, or just when you need your dog or puppy to calm down a bit and leave you alone. We've all been there. It can also help prevent door dashing, begging at the...

You go to open the door, and your dog is right there, waiting to bolt out. You try to barely open the door and inch your way out without your dog making a run for it. Learning how to stop your dog from running out the front door (or any door) is extremely important for...

Separation anxiety is a complex topic. Amber Aquart joins us on today's episode to help break down what separation anxiety in dogs really is, and what pup parents can do about it. Again, this is an overview. Separation anxiety is complex. If you want to learn more from Amber, check out her full video Separation...

As you can imagine, we get a lot of questions about dog training. One we get frequently is, “How do I know if I’m training my dog enough?” Well, that’s a tricky one to answer because there are always new things we can teach our dogs and opportunities to reinforce good behavior. Also, everyone's training...

Walkies!!! There’s nothing better than a good walk with our dogs, when they aren’t pulling us like crazy that is. Dos need walks and it can help with so many things! We get fresh air, quality time together, and a low-impact way to work out any energy that our dogs may have pent up. But...

What gets rewarded, gets repeated. So the next question is, what can you use to reward your dog?! And what if your dog isn't really food motivated, then what? Luckily, each of our dog's have their own "currencies". For some dogs, it is treats, while for others it may be a ball for fetch. The...

Imagine a walk where your arm doesn’t constantly feel like it’s going to be ripped out of its socket. Ahh we can dream. Walking our dog doesn’t have to be a chore. It can be enjoyable! With proper training (and PATIENCE on our part) we can help our dog to understand that it is actually...

It can be really embarrassing when your dog jumps up on people while out on walks or with visitors in your home. Teaching your dog to greet guests politely is all about practicing before the situation occurs! In this episode, we sat down with Holly Ovington (certified dog trainer) to discuss ways you can teach...