If your normally mild-mannered dog goes into defensive mode whenever a strange person comes to visit, you're not alone. Newly adopted dogs in particular can be difficult to settle around strangers and may exhibit behaviors ...
One of the first questions we had to ask ourselves before we embarked on our mission to train our dogs was, "What do we want our dogs to know?" The answer to that question will ...
Dogs, like humans, are social creatures, so interacting with other animals will help keep your pet’s mind active and their demeanor gentle. Socialization is one of the most important aspects of raising a healthy, happy ...
One of our training goals this month included trying to keep the dogs from rushing the front door. The front door is an interesting place for our pack and I imagine it is for every ...
Like many families, we’ve gotten lax in our dog training. Okay – the truth is, we haven’t gotten lax, we just haven't done it. We are not great trainers, the dogs are not great listeners, ...
There are very few things in this world as cute as an 8 week old puppy. Even people who don’t care for dogs or fear them tend to gush over puppies. I’ve witnessed the toughest ...
Summer is upon us which means the kids are all going to be hanging out at home all day. That can result in some elevated stress levels for your pets. It’s your responsibility to make ...
In case you haven’t figured it out, I’m a huge fan (nay, “obsessive” fan) of the critically-acclaimed drama, Game of Thrones. Seriously, what’s not to love? There’s history, dragons, royalty, and come on - how ...
With many dog training methods available on the market, it can be hard to decide which the best training approach for your dog is. This article discusses the pros and cons of different dog training ...
In the Southwest, Spring has officially sprung. With temperatures soaring into the 90s this month, we are already seeing Game and Fish departments issue warnings that rattlesnakes are making an early appearance. This makes it ...