The holidays are chaotic, but during these times our dog's needs don’t change. They still need food, play, enrichment, and more. And while you have one hundred other things on your list to worry about as well, planning enrichment into your dog’s day will use up their energy, minimize boredom, and keep them calm and...

Ahh, potty training. One of the least glamorous parts of pup parenthood. Between all the accidents, late night/early morning outings, and constant supervision, it’s definitely not one of the most fun parts of training. But, there are some things we can do to make the training process go as smoothly as possible. In this video...

As a new (or not so new) pup parent, there can be a lot of terms, words, and phrases that seem foreign and confusing! In this episode, I break down 7 terms that will help you feel more confident as you converse with dog trainers and other pup parents. LISTEN TO PODCAST Want to hear...

As pet guardians it is up to us to care for our dog’s health, safety, and happiness, year round. Around the holidays, our dogs may be exposed to different sights and smells - which can be a potential danger to them. That’s why it’s important to do all we can to keep them safe around...

Did you know that dogs should get about 30 minutes of mental enrichment a day? While there are many ways to add enrichment into your dog’s day, one of our favorite things to do is to prepare a yummy enrichment treat for dogs to enjoy. These are great for a number of reasons we love...

The holidays are a wild time for all of us, regardless if you are traveling or hosting. Your typical routines are gone, and when your routines change, your dog’s routines do as well. Luckily, there are a number of ways that you can prepare your dog(s) and set them up for success this holiday season....

A bored dog often results in problematic behaviors. I'm talking about things like barking, destruction, digging, chewing, etc. that often happen when our dogs are bored! So, what can we do to keep dogs from getting bored? In the video below, I'm going to give you five ways to minimize your dog's boredom (plus 2...

While bringing home a new dog is always exciting, it’s easy to get swept up in the moment and forget that it’s a major change – both for the dog you are bringing home and the dog(s) you already have at home. Introducing a new puppy to your dog is an important step in getting...

Whether you have experienced it first hand, have heard stories from friends, or seen videos, most of us are all too familiar with dogs counter surfing. Maybe you left your popcorn on the coffee table (like Trevor did in this video), or you left your breakfast on the counter and ran in another room and...

Ahh prey drive, the thing our dogs are born with that can make life slightly complicated. Many people find themselves wondering, should I try to reduce my dog's prey drive, or should I be using it? In this episode, we'll dive into what prey drive is, whether you should try to reduce it, and how...