Has your dog ever mastered a behavior in training sessions or at home only to have it all go out the window in a real-world setting? We’ve all been there. Likely, distractions are to blame. People walking by, squirrels darting across the road, the smell of a restaurant across the street – distractions are everywhere...

The holiday season is a busy time of year with all the social engagements due to Thanksgiving, Hanukkah, Christmas, and New Year's parties, extra visitors in the house, shopping for gifts and groceries, and lots of delicious cooking in the kitchen. Yet, we often aren't aware if our four-legged friends understand what's happening around them....

Have you ever noticed that rainy days can make you sad or sleepy? Alternatively, warm, sunny days might make you happier, while scorching days could make you sluggish. Of course, we are also well aware of the well-known saying on Game of Thrones - Winter Is Coming. And even if you're not a GOT character...

“You can’t pour from an empty cup.” I’m sure you’ve heard that phrase before, but have you really thought about what it means – what is the cup? What are we pouring? What happens when it’s empty? We hear the phrase a lot in terms of self-love, and making sure our own needs are met...

While you may want to know how many times a day you should walk your dog, I want to convince you in this article to think about this question differently! Before you close this tab, stick with me for a few minutes. By the end of this article, I promise you’ll feel more confident in...

Dogs are food motivated by nature. While this is great for training because you know treats will work as positive reinforcers (if your dog isn’t food motivated, check this out), it can also have its challenges. Sometimes high food drive causes bad manners, like your dog begging for food. If this is your dog every...

There are few things in this world more incredible than a dog’s nose. In addition to its immense boop-ability, your pup’s sniffer is actually pretty incredible. But just like any other part of our dogs, their noses need cleaning and care in order to keep them happy and healthy. We’ll be sharing ways to care...

The idea that a dog’s mouth is cleaner than a human’s mouth is actually quite a common statement that one may hear. The fact is that dogs’ and humans' mouths are much different in terms of the bacteria they contain. So is a dog's mouth really cleaner than a human's mouth? As it turns out,...

Dog trancing is an unusual, but usually harmless dog behavior that often leaves pet parents scratching their heads. Often, it is a funny quirk that leads to lots of laughs, although it can be worrisome in some rare cases. The sudden change from happy-go-lucky, activated, and spry to walking slowly in a “trance”, sometimes with...

You come home to a chewed-up shoe, see your dog avoiding eye contact or making themself look small, and wonder… do dogs feel guilt? 🤔 The vast majority of pup parents believe that dogs feel guilt. But what does scientific research say? Alexandra Horowitz, a writer, professor, and researcher of dog cognition, conducted a study...