Learning about THC (aka cannabis/weed) & dogs is important for all pup parents! Because if you know anything about dogs, you know they’re curious little creatures. They’ll try to get into anything and everything -- and often succeed. Anything that looks, feels, or smells new, sparks curiosity and causes dogs to do what they do...

The Engage Disengage Game was created to help overstimulated dogs manage their stress in a more productive way. The point of this dog training game is to get your dog to focus on you rather than their triggers. Whether your dog's trigger is people, squirrels, dogs, or inanimate objects, this game can be helpful for...

Have you gone to put a harness on your dog and they just aren't having it? Then when you put it on they don't want to walk or cooperate? It might be because they haven't been desensitized to it yet! While we may think that it is best to just throw them in the deep...

Everyone knows that dogs love to play fetch, but it’s unlikely you’ve taken the time to consider why. There’s a reason why fetch is the “classic” game we all love to play with our pups. Not only is it fun for both them and us, it has a number of benefits for your dog, too!...

Recall (aka come when called) is vital for your dog's safety. Unfortunately, it can be one of the most difficult behaviors for dogs to really understand and grasp. When working on recall with your dog (or other behaviors for that matter!) you want to find what reinforcements motivate your dog the most while training. While...

In a previous post, we covered what fruits and vegetables your dog can and can’t eat. But we’ve gotten a lot of questions about other common human food and whether it’s safe to share with your dog or not. So today we’re discussing 20 common foods you probably eat pretty regularly, and whether or not...

Having patience for your puppy or dog's behavior might be one of the most difficult things in the world... but in this episode, I'm going to explain why that patience is key to your happiness when raising a dog! Too often with our dogs, we expect things to happen overnight. But, newsflash... they aren't robots!...

Whether your dog is bathed exclusively at home or you just freshen them up between groomer visits (pups who love to roll around outside, we’re looking at you!), bath time should be another way to give your dog the best. When it comes to bath time, many people wonder if you can use human shampoo...

Teaching your dog the place cue can be helpful in many situations... like when the doorbell rings, when you are eating/preparing a meal, or just when you need your dog or puppy to calm down a bit and leave you alone. We've all been there. It can also help prevent door dashing, begging at the...

Ahh, the exciting but slightly terrifying experience of introducing a dog to a cat! 🐶 🤝 🐱 You may have heard from us before (as well as so many positive reinforcement dog trainers!) about how important it is to set your dog up for success, in all things! Whether that means teaching your dog how...