The Muffin Tin Game is an easy, fun-to-play, and inexpensive brain game for dogs. You can play it at relatively any time, no matter the weather or situation outside. Remember to never underestimate the power of keeping your dog's brain sharp and focused. Numerous studies show the health benefits mental enrichment can provide our four-legged...

Our dogs are our best friends, so we want to take them everywhere. Makes sense! Backpacking with dogs is a great way to get exercise and bond. You’ll see some great sights, get some fresh air, and spend time together. They’ll keep you warm at night and entertained during the day. There’s nothing better than...

As dog parents, we want to make sure we’re doing everything we can to take care of our pups -- and part of that means reacting when something appears to be wrong. But it can be frustrating to hear your dog whining as if something were wrong, only to find they just want attention or...

Frustrated with your puppy biting your hands, ankles, feet, and just about anything else they can sink their little shark teeth into? Here are 11 tips to stop a puppy from biting... fast (well, as fast as possible)! Before we dive in (speaking of shark teeth… 🦈), let’s talk about some common puppy biting questions....

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...