One of dog owners’ most common frustrations is, “My dog will only do [insert behavior] for a treat.” If this sounds familiar, rest assured that it’s a fixable problem. Truth is, this usually happens because we, as humans, inadvertently make the...
Winter can be a challenging time for dog owners. With shorter days and colder temperatures, physically and mentally stimulating your dog takes a bit more creativity. Enrichment, which means adding activities or experiences that improve your dog’s quality of...
When we bring home a new puppy, it’s natural to start with fun and simple tricks like “sit” and “paw.” While these are entertaining and build a good communication foundation, other skills are far more critical to your puppy’s development. Taking advantage of your...
Dogs play an incredible role in so many lives. They offer so much love, companionship, and even assistance when we need it most. The three most common types of “working” dogs are known as service, therapy, and emotional support dogs. All of these dogs have a specific...
When you welcomed a new dog to your family, whether he’s your first pup or your tenth, your vision probably did not include a dog who is afraid of new people. The last thing you expected was your dog nonstop barking, showing teeth or cowering in a corner when...