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...

You might have noticed we recently released guides for small breed dogs and large breed dogs – but what about the breeds in between? For everyone with a medium dog or who is looking to bring one into their family, this guide is for you. This ultimate guide will cover everything you need to know...

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...

The summer heat is in full force and doggy parents around the world should be focusing on how to keep their dogs happy and healthy as temperatures rise. Dehydration in dogs is a common emergency and it’s important for puppy parents to know the warning signs and the precautions to take to avoid it. It...

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...

When you think of having fun with your dog, what do you think of? Probably playing fetch in the park, walking a new trail, or meeting new doggy friends right? Probably not training sessions. But what if we told you that training your dog can – and should – be a lot of fun. If...

According to the American Kennel Club, Labrador Retrievers are among the most popular dog breeds in the United States. For their (parents) people, it’s probably not hard to see why. They are famous for their pleasant nature, loyalty, and helpful disposition. Most are family pets, but many work as search-and-rescue, hunting, fishing, and service dogs....

Dogs can play a huge role in our mental health journey. But, is it always “improvements”?! I sat down with Chrissy Lawler, a licensed therapist, to discuss the good AND the bad parts of dogs and our mental health. And while dogs typically provide SO much good in our lives, it’s important to understand some...

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’...