While we often think of food as a dog’s strongest reinforcement, your attention (eye contact, petting/scratches, talking, etc) can be almost as strong as a reinforcer for your pup! Dogs have been domesticated for thousands of years to instinctively look for and work for our attention. But, your attention can sometimes accidentally reinforce “bad” behaviors...

We want to let you in on a secret: your dog making frequent eye contact with you is one of the best ways to improve training effectiveness and keep your dog safe. Okay, maybe that’s not a secret, but sometimes it feels like there’s a secret code to crack in order to get your dog...

Unfortunately, a lot of dogs love the taste of chocolate (can you blame them?). This makes a candy bar or muffin that was accidentally left out on the coffee table all the more dangerous to them. Chocolate can cause serious damage to your dog if ingested and it’s far too common that this happens to...

While jumping can seem cute when you have a small puppy, it drastically changes when that little pup turns into a full-grown dog. Understanding why dogs jump on you is key to overcoming this challenging behavior! Our dogs typically jump on us for one of 5 reasons, and we’re gonna dive into each one in...

Too often as pup parents, we try to fix or train “bad” behaviors while they are happening. Unfortunately, we often feel overwhelmed, embarrassed, and downright frustrated in the heat of those moments. So in this article, we’re going to discuss alternatives to better set your dog up for success. And, I’m going to give you...

Have you ever marveled at your dog’s ability to know that by putting on a certain pair of shoes means you’re going to take them for a walk? What about her uncanny ability to distinguish the sound of a peanut butter jar opening compared to any other jar? Things like this happen because our dogs...

Here’s the thing about walking on a leash: dogs aren’t born knowing how to do it. That’s why dogs pulling on their leash is such a common problem among pup parents and why loose leash walking can be so challenging! But it’s really important for our dogs to learn how to properly walk on leashes...

It’s a joyful, exciting, and sometimes overwhelming experience to get a dog. It’s understandable to have some fear and anxiety about the unknowns of raising them the right way. You want to give your new puppy the best life possible and you want to make sure they are healthy and happy. There are so many...

Treats are part of every dog’s life, but how many treats per day can your dog have?! 54% of dogs are either overweight or obese. And unfortunately, treats are often a big culprit of this problem! So, let’s break down how many treats your dog can safely consume AND more importantly, how you can find...

The next time you’re tempted to think your pup is being “naughty, bad, or disrespectful”, it may help to remember that dogs are opportunists. While there are many behaviors we perceive as “bad”, dogs often act out of a desire to fulfill their own hard-wired desires and needs. Understanding this and adopting a mindset that...