Should I play tug of war with my dog?
Tug of war is one of those topics in the dog world that carries a lot of "baggage" with it. It's been a hotly debated topic for a long...
2023 Last minute gift guide for dogs and dog lovers!
Are you still looking for the perfect gift for the dog lover in your life? Still looking for the perfect gift for a dog?
Motivational States Matter
"Motivational states make our animals more or less likely to perform certain behaviors"
Got a stressed dog? What is toxic stress, why should you care about it, and what can you do?
"...When stress goes unchecked and we get stuck in a state of toxic stress that this becomes a real issue! "
Are retractable leashes bad? Should I use a Flexi lead?
Is it ever okay to use a retractable leash? Or is the answer always going to be no?
“Dog TV”: Enriching their lives, or asking for trouble?
I worked with someone once who called letting their dog look out the window all day while they were at work “dog TV”. I thought it was...
The NUMBER ONE STRATEGY to a Well Behaved Dog
Do you know the number one strategy to a well behaved dog? It's not a special type of training tool, it's not a special training...
My Walking Rules for YOU
"How do I make my dog stay next to me?" "Should I allow my dog to walk ahead of me? Or will he think he's in charge?" "How do I make my...
Kong Stuffing 101
Oh kongs, the real MVP dog ownership-dom. Kongs have saved my sanity time and time again, being there for me during family parties when I...
New Years Resolutions with your dog in mind
2018 has come and gone. It's hard to believe, isn't it?! And we're already heading into the second week of 2019! I don't know about you,...
