Permission to Pet: A Guide to Teaching Dogs Boundaries and Preventing Dog Bites

Did you know that the number one cause of dog bites to strangers is due to reaching over the top of a dog’s head? Yet, most people your puppy will meet with blithely go to...

Collar Grab Dog Training: Helping Your Pup Feel Good About Hands

Why Hands Can Be Scary for Dogs For many dogs, a human hand reaching toward their face, head, or neck can feel intimidating, even frightening. Puppies and adult dogs alike often perceive hands as unpredictable,...

Puppy Teething: What Every Pet Parent Should Know?

Puppy teething is a natural phase in your dog’s early life, and while it can be challenging, it’s also temporary. Understanding the process of teething and recognizing the symptoms can help you manage this developmental...

Preventing Resource Guarding in Puppies: A Key to Healthy Dog Behavior

Resource guarding is a behavioral issue that many dog owners may face at some point. While not every dog exhibits this behavior, when it becomes an issue, it requires timely attention. Understanding the nature of...

Physical Enrichment for Dogs: A Key to Health and Happiness

What is Physical Enrichment? Every dog needs both mental and physical stimulation to live happily alongside their human companions. For adult dogs, the amount and type of exercise can vary widely based on breed, age,...

Reading Between the Barks: Understanding Dog Body Language

Why learn dog body language at all? Dogs generally prefer to communicate non-verbally, reserving noise making for particular moments (such as when the mailman is apparently aggressing). This indicates that learning to read our dog’s...

Modern Dog Training Techniques: Puppy Behavior Management and Proactive Dog Training Strategies in Action

Modern dog training techniques are shifting the way we think about management in dog training. While we’d all love to have an Assistant To The Regional Manager, management in dog training means something a bit...

How to Teach a Dog to Sit: Mastering the Puppy Training Sit Command

Teaching your dog to sit is a fundamental cue that serves as the basis for various training exercises and good dog behavior. In this tutorial, we will discuss two different methods to teach the puppy...

The Ultimate Puppy Potty Training Schedule: Set Your Pup Up for Success

When it comes to potty training a puppy, consistency is your secret weapon. Puppies thrive on routine, and the more predictable your day-to-day schedule is, the easier it will be for your pup to learn...