Beach Day

With warm weather upon us, many pet parents have a beach day in the works. This can be a very fun day for your furry friend, but the sand, water and heat all pose potential risks to your dog. Follow these tips to ensure that you have both a safe and enjoyable beach day! Not

The most important thing to remember is that your puppy is not fully grown until 18 months, this is when their growth plates will close. These growth plates sit at the end of long bones BUT they are soft and vulnerable to injury until they are fully closed. Once they close, they calcify and become

The answer is YES! Tug is an awesome training game to play with your dog. When played correctly, it can be mentally and physically stimulating while creating a stronger bond between you and your dog. And no, contrary to old school training beliefs it will not make your dog aggressive.   In the beginning stages

I hear people talking about socializing their puppy or dog all the time and what most people view as socialization includes the dog park, off leash play with as many dogs as possible and tons of meet and greets. The word socialization is used all the time when it comes to dog training but the

I personally do not bring any of my dogs to the dog park and I  tell all of my students they should do the same thing. Nothing good can come from a dog park, you may get a few good visits in but eventually you will have a negative experience. Now, when I say a

Interactions between dogs and children can change in a split second. The majority of the bite cases that I deal with could have been prevented. People usually come to us saying “I never thought my dog would actually bite.” The truth is, every dog is capable of biting. Even the most tolerant dogs have a

This has become an oddly debated topic between dog owners and trainers. I am a firm believer in crating dogs and have done so with all of my dogs. I understand the reasons as to why some people do not crate their dogs, but that does not mean I agree with it. Crating is a

People have many misconceptions about what is and is not safe for a dog to eat. Oftentimes, they realize what is not safe when it is too late. Not all dangerous foods will directly kill your pet, but they will have lasting negative affects on their health and well-being. To make this a little simpler,

Picking the right dog food can be extremely stressful. For many, dogs are like children so feeding them the best is a top priority. The millions of different brands that all preach about why they are the top choice for your pet make this an even more difficult decision. To make the process a little