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
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 Nicole Larocco-Skeehan, CPDT-KA I’m no stranger to getting creative about helping my dogs expend energy. For the last 13 years, I have shared my home with two insanely active herding pups. Interactive dog toys have been a lifesaver! Why? There are many things that I have learned—like, you can’t pretend to hide a tennis … Continue reading Puzzles for Pups
By Collin Vito, CPDT-KA Valentine’s Day is approaching and that means love is in the air! Even though we know that we’re the only love in our dog’s life, the best way for our dogs to celebrate is to get out there and meet some new friends. There are plenty of fish in the sea, … Continue reading Love at the Dog Park
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