We love seeing dogs run around and play with other dogs. After all, socialization is so important, especially at a young age -- and the added exercise and mental stimulation doesn’t hurt either. But sometimes it can be hard to know if dogs are playing or fighting! And a question we get asked in our...

Why is my neighbor's dog so good on a leash... he's half the age of my dog?! This is a trap! And you should avoid getting caught in it as much as you can!Falling into the comparison trap with our dogs usually just brings about negative feelings and no real help for our dogs. In...

On the list of slightly odd things our dogs do we’ll find a behavior that is pretty common by both dogs and people: staring. Sometimes, it’s pretty obvious why, like when your dog is eyeing the juicy burger you’re eating. But other times, you’re just going about your day and your dog just seems to...

Mental enrichment for your dog is one of the most powerful ways to reduce troublesome behaviors like barking, digging, and chewing!In this video, Amber Aquart CPDT-KA teaches 3 simple and powerful games that will help you give your pup some extra mental enrichment.An important thing to remember about mental exercise is that there isn't a...

Back to school time is a major transition for the whole family. Adjusting bedtimes, establishing new routines -- it all takes time to get used to. It’s also an adjustment for your dog, believe it or not. Think about it, they’ve enjoyed all summer with their humans being around more. Depending on their parents’ professions...

You've probably heard people say that our dogs can "read" our emotions and moods, but is there science to back that up?! A group of researchers set out to answer that question and found an alarming answer. YES. Our dogs can and do pick up on the chemical changes in our bodies. LISTEN TO PODCAST...

Learning how to trim dog nails can seem like a daunting task, but with the right tools and advice, it can be safe and simple for you and your pup!In this video, Quinci Cole, a groomer with over 14 years of experience, walks you through step-by-step how to trim your dog's nails with simple dog...

Today we’re going to talk about everyone’s favorite part of being a dog parent: potty training! And specifically, how to use potty pads for your dog! ...what? You don’t find potty training to be the most fun activity you and your dog could ever possibly do together? Yeah, neither do we. The truth is that...

Are you obsessed with the word "no" when it comes to training your dog? While the word 'no' can have a time and place in training, it isn't a 'behavior'.Too often as pup parents, we become obsessed and oftentimes overreliant on the word 'no'. The problem with the word 'no' is that it doesn't teach...

“My vet told me that the most important thing to do right now is to keep my dog calm and still… HELP!” (This is one of the huge benefits of crate training!) We’ve heard that plea once or twice (or a thousand times). Whether it’s recovering from an injury, healing from getting spayed/neutered, or other...