As you can imagine, we get a lot of questions about dog training. One we get frequently is, “How do I know if I’m training my dog enough?” Well, that’s a tricky one to answer because there are always new things we can teach our dogs and opportunities to reinforce good behavior. Also, everyone's training...

All dogs want to be good, they just need to be shown how. We can’t expect people to be able to read our minds, or a toddler to get potty trained in a matter of days, or a baby to stop crying as soon as we ask them to stop. We have to communicate, teach...

Raising a puppy (or older dog) can be very difficult... many of us face the 'puppy blues' from time to time. We may even question if having a dog or puppy is the right choice! When you first bring a puppy home, there is so much excitement! You envision all of the fun things you...

It may be tempting to spoil our dogs with treats, special meals, and lots of snuggles. But when does that become too much? There’s a difference between a well-loved, well-fed dog and an obese or overweight dog. And unfortunately, obesity can be a serious problem for our dogs. According to the Association for Pet Obesity...

The age-old question of 'why do dogs eat grass?'. Here's the simple answer... we don't completely know why dogs eat grass, but... ⤵️ There are some theories and ideas as to why, which we will discuss in this article. And of course, the next question is, should I let my dog eat grass or is...

Walkies!!! There’s nothing better than a good walk with our dogs, when they aren’t pulling us like crazy that is. Dos need walks and it can help with so many things! We get fresh air, quality time together, and a low-impact way to work out any energy that our dogs may have pent up. But...

With February being Black History Month we wanted to take some time to highlight a few black-owned dog businesses. From accessories to grooming to training and more, these founders and brands have created innovative and inspiring products to create better relationships between dogs and pet parents, and help pets in need. 1. SIR DOGWOOD Dogs...

What gets rewarded, gets repeated. So the next question is, what can you use to reward your dog?! And what if your dog isn't really food motivated, then what? Luckily, each of our dog's have their own "currencies". For some dogs, it is treats, while for others it may be a ball for fetch. The...

“If only my dog could talk!” I’m sure every pup parent has said that at least once. Luckily, learning how to read dog body language is like learning your dog's unspoken words! Whether you’re trying to get to know your new dog’s personality after bringing them home, or just trying to figure out what your...

Imagine a walk where your arm doesn’t constantly feel like it’s going to be ripped out of its socket. Ahh we can dream. Walking our dog doesn’t have to be a chore. It can be enjoyable! With proper training (and PATIENCE on our part) we can help our dog to understand that it is actually...