Do you regret getting a puppy (or an older dog)? Let me tell you first, you are NOT alone! Raising a puppy (or any age dog) is challenging, sometimes frustrating, and can put a toll on your mental health. It's a lot of work! When you start feeling puppy regret or even hatred toward your...

We love our dogs for so many reasons. One of them being how wonderfully weird they are. Sometimes we even swear they’re doing things just to make us laugh. Is that really the case? While only your dog really knows whether they intend to make you shake your head in amusement at them, there are...

Learning how to break up a dog fight is unfortunately a necessary skill for every pup parent. While I hope you don’t actually have to use this information, you likely will. In this episode, we’ll break down the ins and outs of dog fights. And while the information can feel startling and somewhat scary, it’s...

If you’ve ever had your stomach rumble with hunger in the middle of a silent room or during a serious conversation, you know how much it can catch you off guard. But it seems even more jarring when it comes from our dogs – how can such a little tummy make such a big noise?!...

There is only one time when you shouldn’t be training your puppy… When he or she is asleep! 💤 And while that may seem far-fetched or unrealistic, let me explain why this mindset will vastly improve your puppy’s behavior! Let’s get to it ⬇️ LISTEN TO EPISODE Want to hear more podcasts like this? Please click...

One minute, your dog is minding their own business and feeling perfectly content and the next, they’re bolting across the yard like a rocket. Or, they’re walking by your side on their leash, and the next, they’re pulling you with all their might in the opposite direction. For tons of pup parents out there, this...

For most of history, humans have regarded dogs as animals with specific jobs. But in recent history, these animals have become pets only. Is that to blame for many of the “problems” and “challenges” we face with our dogs? In this episode, Kim Brophey will help us make sense of why the viewing of our...

Kisses, belly rubs, ear scratches, snuggling – there are a lot of ways that we can show our dogs affection. But how do dogs show affection to us humans?! We talk a lot about how dogs communicate with humans and each other, but we haven’t really touched on how dogs show affection and love. Today...

Do the words we use in dog training matter? In this episode, we break down why the distinction of “cue” vs “command” matters and how it can benefit your dog’s behavior! But, first a quick story about plants. I’ve always enjoyed house plants but just recently that enjoyment has turned into almost an obsession. I...

If it seems like your puppy is growing bigger literally by the day, your mind may not be playing tricks on you. During a puppy’s first few months of life they are constantly growing and changing. And they need a lot of food to support that growth. But exactly how many times a day a...