Training & Behavior
Dogs and Dominance: Why Your Pup Pins Others Down and How to Address It
Like human children, some dogs can be bullies to other dogs. Pinning down is a way for canines to…
February 12, 20234 min read
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Training & Behavior
Fan Phobia: Understanding and Helping Your Dog Overcome Their Anxiety
It’s a lazy weekend around your home. The weather is finally starting to warm up, and this seems…
February 12, 20234 min read
Training & Behavior
Post-Mating Care for Dogs: Understanding & Addressing Loss of Appetite After Mating
If this is your first time breeding your female dog, then being prepared for the changes to your…
February 12, 20233 min read
Training & Behavior
Understanding Your Dog's Crying and Hiding Under the Bed: A Guide for Concerned Owners
It’s that time again; time to take your dog for a walk! But as you stand in the doorway, leash in…
February 12, 20235 min read
Training & Behavior
Why Dogs Obey: A Closer Look at the Psychology and Training behind Canine Compliance
Arguably, the most fascinating interaction we have as humans is with our dogs - two species that are…
February 12, 20235 min read
Training & Behavior
Your Dog Stopped Doing Tricks? The Essential Tips for Getting Your Pup Back on Track
“Sit...stand...walk...roll over...great job, buddy!” The sounds of praise, laughter and clapping are…
February 12, 20236 min read
Training & Behavior
Chase Me if You Can: Understanding Your Dog's Love for Being Chased
We play with our dogs in so many different ways, from tugging on a toy to a beloved game of fetch…
January 23, 20234 min read
Training & Behavior
Couch-Potatoes: Why Your Dog Does Nothing All Day & What to Do About It
Our four-legged best friends are often represented as adventurous and apt for getting out into the…
January 23, 20236 min read
Training & Behavior
Here’s Why Your Dog May Not Want You Near During Meal Time (& How to Fix it)
Ding, ding! The sound of the kitchen timer rings, letting you know your dog’s dinner is warm and…
January 9, 20235 min read
Training & Behavior
Dog Only Eats When You Watch? Here’s How to Encourage Independent Eating
Imagine this: you're sitting in the kitchen, watching your dog chow down on their dinner. Suddenly…
January 8, 20234 min read
Training & Behavior
The Hair-Eating Puzzle: Understanding Why Dogs Do It (And How to Stop It)
Finding that your dog is (oddly) eating your hair? This bizarre behavior can be rather problematic…
January 8, 20233 min read
Training & Behavior
Preventing Fabric Eating in Dogs: Expert Tips and Strategies
Imagine this: you're sitting on your couch, scrolling through your phone, when suddenly, you see…
January 5, 20235 min read
Training & Behavior
Why Is Your Dog Eating Carpet and How to Prevent It: A Comprehensive Guide
Imagine this; you just installed brand new carpet into your wonderful home, warm, fuzzy, clean… only…
January 5, 20234 min read
Dog Ownership & Care
Is Lying Down to Eat a Cause for Concern in Dogs? What You Need to Know
Lying down to eat isn’t too pleasant for us; it can cause belly aches and trouble swallowing. So…
January 3, 20234 min read
Training & Behavior
Solving the Mystery: Why Do Dogs Push Their Food with Their Nose?
Imagine this: you're sitting at the kitchen table, scrolling through your phone, when you hear a…
January 2, 20234 min read
Training & Behavior
Intruders, Stay Away: How to Train Your Dog to Bark at Strangers
You’ve washed your face, brushed your teeth, and turned down the covers. You jump in bed and turn…
December 20, 20224 min read
Training & Behavior
Preventing Your Dog from Running Away: The Surprising Reasons and Solutions
It was a sunny afternoon, and you decided to take your furry friend for a walk in the park. As soon…
December 20, 20225 min read
Training & Behavior
Tampon Eating in Dogs: The Risks and How to Stop It
Imagine this: you're at home, enjoying a peaceful afternoon, when suddenly you hear a loud crunching…
December 20, 20223 min read
Training & Behavior
The Reason Behind Your Dog's Doorbell Barking and How to Curb It
It’s a quiet evening around your house. So quiet; the only noise is the faint hum of the air…
December 20, 20224 min read
Training & Behavior
Why Do Dogs Wake up so Easily?
It’s the middle of the night. Swaddled up in your covers, your eyes slowly blink open, and you are…
April 13, 20224 min read
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
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