While you might already be familiar with enrichment, do you know the types of enrichment for dogs? In this episode, I’ll give you 5 specific types of enrichment with examples for each type. Understanding the types of enrichment for your pup will help you improve on each one and give your dog a more fulfilled...

You may have heard this little myth that tug of war can cause aggression in dogs. But is there proof to back that up? Should we be playing tug of war with dogs? In this video, Emily Fitzpatrick VSA-CDT, owner of Misunderstood Mutt, takes the time to break down that myth, and also (spoiler alert)...

You know the traditions – flowers, chocolates, a well-thought-out card, maybe even a nice dinner date. Valentine’s Day is all about showing that special person how much we love them. But what about that special dog? While a box of chocolates is a BIG no for our pups (and some flowers too!), there are still...

If you’ve been here for a minute, you are aware of our love for enrichment for dogs. Not only does it give your dog something to do, but it also works their brain, can prevent boredom, gives them an outlet to chew, lick, bite, etc, increases calmness, promotes good behavior, and so much more. It...

Remember the good old food pyramid that helped guide us with what we should and shouldn’t eat? Although it’s been modified a bit, it was nice to have a guide in place. But it seems like when it comes to our dogs, we’re left a little more in the dark about their nutritional needs (and...

We’ve never found the saying, “you can’t teach an old dog new tricks” to be true. No matter your dog’s age, trick training is a great way to build your communication with each other, show off, and improve your relationship. No matter your dog’s age, you can teach them how to crawl by following the...

There are some things that our dogs do that would seem pretty ridiculous if we tried to do ourselves (like roll around in a questionable smell in the grass, while on a walk). But some things are actually quite fun for us as well, like a game of tug of war (at least grade school...

While we often like to think that our dogs love everything we do, there are some common human behaviors that dogs do NOT enjoy. And while these things may not be “make or break” for your relationship with your dog, it’s important to try and keep your interactions with your pup as positive as possible....

One of the best ways to show our dogs how much we love them is by feeding them healthy, nutritious food and treats. That way, even by spoiling them, we can help them live the healthiest and longest lives possible. Win-win if you ask us. However, reading nutrition labels and guaranteed analysis to find healthy...

If you’ve found yourself wondering why your pup has started to ‘rebel’ or digress with their behaviors, you may be experiencing the puppy teenage phase. This rebellious stage often occurs in conjunction with your dog going through puberty, and can bring about a whole host of challenges. You may often see your dog willingly defying...