By Cassi Bee, CPDT-KA Of course, we know our dogs need to eat, potty, sleep, and socialize a bit! However, if we dig a little deeper, and take a look at the day-to-day experiences they have, it’s important to see if we’re working to meet each of their canine needs. Otherwise, we’re tossing some kibble … Continue reading Meeting Your Dog’s Natural Needs
We’re concerned, and we’re taking all possible precautions. To all of our Philly Unleashed folks and pups, we understand that a lot has happened in the past few weeks, and we wanted to let you know that we take the current pandemic seriously. Safety and cleanliness has always been important to us, and we continue … Continue reading Coronavirus (COVID-19): We’re taking all possible precautions.
By Emily Kane Spring is around the corner, which means more outdoor time and activities with our dogs. “Great,” perhaps you say, “I’ve been training my dog all winter – he’ll be a perfect angel outside!” Unfortunately, dogs don’t generalize as well as humans do. For humans, two plus two equals four, whether we’re at … Continue reading Spring into Action
By Alicia Harantschuk We put expectations on everything from vacations to box store bath towels. Why shouldn’t we have expectations for our dogs? Factor in today’s technology-driven world where we’ve been conditioned to immediate response times, and things start to lose their reachability. I AM the pet parent who believes there is no end to … Continue reading Managing Dog Training Expectations
by Elizabeth Silverstein For Olivia Farrelly and her boyfriend, David, bringing home their dog was the easy part. The pair, together for five years, had first come up with some name options. “Last year, my boyfriend and I had talked a lot about getting a dog when we moved in together,” Olivia explained. Then they … Continue reading She’s Always Doing Things that Make Us Laugh: Client Spotlight on Pepper