Surviving COVID-19 Quarantine with a Dog

Homeschooling, spouses are home all the time, work from home, grocery store runs, entertainment for your children, meals PLUS a dog (or puppy). Do you feel like you’re losing your mind? Below you will find a list of very easy (because life does not need to be any more complicated than it already is) tips

If you have a dog, guess what? You are a dog trainer! That statement can be both empowering and intimidating. For most the thought of adding any extra training time to your already hectic schedule is something that seems damn near impossible and trust me, I get it. I know there are only so many

New Year, New Dog!  If you are looking for a sign to start training your new dog or puppy; or to continue training your current four legged friend, this is it! There is no time like the present to begin making the changes that you want to see in your dog. Maybe it’s just working

“My dog will listen when we are working alone but nothing seems to work when we are out and about, HELP!”  We hear this more often than you may think, but the good news is that there is a simple solution, proofing! All this means is that you must teach your dog that they must

The idea of properly socializing your puppy is one that is often misunderstood. The true meaning of socialization is simply exposing and acclimating your puppy to different sights, smells and sounds in a positive fashion. It is between 7 weeks and 4 months that your puppy goes through the most crucial socialization period of their

Are you thinking of buying a puppy but aren’t sure how to find a good breeder? Here are 10 important things to watch out for, red flags and questions to ask.  Don’t be turned off if you do not get an immediate response from a breeder. Most also have full-time jobs.  Most responsible breeders will

Using food as a reward system is an awesome way to teach or shape a new behavior. The equation is simple: Correct behavior = 1 treat This system works for the beginning stages of training but continuing with this method will not give you functional training and by functional I mean it actually works in

First things first, your chances at having a Dodo video relationship between your cat and dog is slim. Whether you already have a dog and are considering a cat or vice versa, it is important to plan out their introduction. If you let a loose cat and a loose unleash dog in a room together

Most pet parents don’t want to think about all the terrible things that can happen to their pet. Unfortunately, it is my job to help you prepare for the worst case scenario. Just like the first aid kit in the car, we hope to never have to use it but we have it ‘just in

What is so bad about the dog park, it’s just like the playground for kids, right? WRONG! The dog park reminds me of Darwinism because it is quite literally the survival of the fittest. When a fight does break out at the dog park, you usually find a few owners trying to break it up