Have you ever wondered what happens if you DON'T groom your dog? We interviewed Quinci Cole (13+ years of dog grooming experience) to help us all better understand what can happen if you neglect your dog's grooming! And be aware, some of the potential negative side effects can be very harmful to your dog. Of...

Let’s talk about poop... and your dog's gut health. No, seriously. All dogs do it, and paying more attention to it might be more useful than you realize (Yes, we have a point, getting to it!). Poop = digestion and digestion = an important indicator of our dog's gut health. Today we’re going to talk...

If it were up to our dogs, we’d spend every moment together. While that sounds like a dream come true (for us too!), unfortunately, it’s not realistic. For many dogs, separation is really tough. We get a lot of people asking for advice about how to tell if their dog has separation anxiety and what...

It's finally here... your first 48 hours with a new puppy! He might be a puppy, or she might be an older rescue dog... either way, hooray!! If you're like me, the two words you would probably use to describe your feelings are terrified and ecstatic. In this article, we're going to break down how...

For many pup parents, the topic of their dog's gut health is well... bad news. So many pup parents struggle with dogs who constantly have gut issues leading to diarrhea, gas, and other gut-related issues. Dr. Greg Sunvold P.h.D. in Nutritional Sciences specializes in the microbiome. The microbiome refers generally to the inner and outer...

The Center for Canine Behavior Studies is working hard to help better understand dog behavior through research and studies! Their goal is to help reduce the number of dogs that are euthanized and/or end up in shelters due to behavioral problems. If you're interested in learning more about the Center for Canine Behavior Studies (you...

Pup parents (and their furry friends) come in all styles and personalities! Wondering which 'type' you are? Take this fun and free quiz! ⏬ Related: Dog Personality Test Be sure to share your results on social media, and tell us what type of pup parent you are in the comments! Oh and while you're taking...

Learning to improve your timing in dog training can help your dog learn behaviors and tricks more quickly! Timing specifically around when and how you 'mark' behaviors can make all the difference. The more precisely we can mark our dog's correct behaviors, the quicker they will understand when they have done the right thing! Although this...

Dogs love nearly everything in life. They dash to the door when they hear a package arrive and dance around your feet when you wake up in the morning. Everything is a new adventure that they're ready to explore with you, even if it means getting dirty. Whether you let them run around in the...

They say dogs are man’s (and woman’s) best friend right? While that tends to be the case, it can’t hurt to want to learn how to bond with your dog and build a stronger relationship! Whether you’ve just brought home a new furry family member and want to make sure you bond or you just...