Training & Behavior
The Best Crate Toys for Puppies: Let Your Puppy Have Some Fun
Of all of the facts in the world that we know about puppies, puppies loving their toys is the truest…
April 7, 20226 min read
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Woof & Beyond is a reference library for dog owners. It was started in 2020 and its guides were written over three years of raising a French Bulldog and working through the questions that came up.
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Training & Behavior
Why Do Dogs Howl in Their Sleep?
You’re all cuddled up in your bed, enjoying a delicious night’s sleep. Suddenly you’re jarred awake…
April 3, 20224 min read
Training & Behavior
Dog Peed on You? Here's What It Means
Most actions in life have pretty straightforward meanings. A kiss is one of the easiest ways to say…
March 31, 20225 min read
Training & Behavior
Why Do Dogs Sniff Before They Poop?
You’re working on your computer when you hear the familiar sound of your pup whining near the front…
March 28, 20224 min read
Training & Behavior
Crate Training in an Apartment: All You Need to Know
Apartment, condo, townhouse, and other shared-living dwellers have just as much ability to have dogs…
March 23, 20227 min read
Training & Behavior
Why Do Dogs Lick Other Dogs’ Pee?
There’s nothing your pup could ever do to make you love them less. But you have to admit, some of…
March 23, 20225 min read
Training & Behavior
Crate Training: How to Survive Your Puppy’s First Night Home
Bringing home a puppy is such an exciting time in any pet owner’s life - you get to raise a brand…
March 21, 20225 min read
Training & Behavior
Why Do Dogs Sleep with Their Tongue Out?
Oh, the things you do while you sleep. You probably have some funny and strange habits you’re…
March 21, 20224 min read
Dog Ownership & Care
Why Are Dogs so Expensive?
Preparing to buy a dog can be such an exciting time. Scrolling through photos of cute pups online…
March 18, 20225 min read
Training & Behavior
Puppy Digging in Crate? Here's Why & What to Do
With each adorable puppy antic comes some strange ones - like digging while inside of their crate…
March 18, 20225 min read
Training & Behavior
Crate Training: Should a Dog Wear a Collar in a Crate?
It’s such a deeply rooted concept that dogs wear collars that it might be hard to imagine a pup…
March 17, 20223 min read
Training & Behavior
When Should You Move the Puppy Crate out of the Bedroom?
Whether you’re a brand new puppy owner or adding another furry family member to your existing…
March 17, 20224 min read
Training & Behavior
Dog Likes to Lick Inside Your Mouth? Here's Why
You’ve just arrived home after a long day of work. You set your briefcase on the table and…
March 14, 20225 min read
Training & Behavior
Dog Pooped on Your Bed? Here's Why
There’s something uniquely disorienting about finding something where it doesn’t belong. Finding…
March 11, 20225 min read
Training & Behavior
Dog Timeout in the Crate: Should You Do It?
Like human babies, all puppies will have their naughty moments. However, providing constructive…
March 10, 20224 min read
Training & Behavior
Your Dog Always Licks Your Arm? Here's Why
Most things about dog ownership are simply beautiful. But some things are not for the faint of heart…
March 10, 20225 min read
Training & Behavior
Puppy Cries in Crate When You Leave? Here's What to Do
Crate training has a lot of ups and downs that come with it - but it’s well worth it in the end. One…
March 6, 20224 min read
Training & Behavior
Dog Chewing Blanket in the Crate? Here's What to Do
We try to keep our dogs as comfortable as possible - adding blankets, bedding, and lots of softness…
March 4, 20225 min read
Training & Behavior
Best Places to Put the Dog Crate in the House
You have a new puppy, and it’s time to start crate training ! With all of the ins and outs of…
March 2, 20226 min read
Dog Ownership & Care
Love Your Dog to Infinity? Science Explains Why
Dog ownership can feel like a fun, semi-secret club. Daily run-ins with other dog lovers are like…
February 27, 20225 min read
Training & Behavior
4 Reasons Why Dogs Curl Their Front Paw Under When Lying Down
How do you like to relax? Maybe your idea of unwinding involves oversized pajamas, kicking back with…
February 21, 20224 min read
Dog Ownership & Care
How Many Puppies Do Dogs Have? Answered for All Dog Breeds
For better or for worse, life is full of surprises. A surprise birthday party can produce tears of…
February 17, 20224 min read
Dog Ownership & Care
What to Feed Your Puppy: Week by Week
Bringing a new puppy home can ignite many emotions. In an instant, you’ve officially joined the pup…
February 13, 20224 min read
Training & Behavior
Puppy Won't Go in Their Crate? Here's Why & What to Do
Of all the crate training steps, the simplest turns out to be the hardest: getting your dog inside…
February 13, 20224 min read