If you are a first-time puppy owner, we’ve got you! While puppies will take a lot of time and effort no matter what, your first year together will be so much smoother and much more fun if you know how to avoid these common communication pitfalls. It’s a whole...
A dog can be a wonderful additional source of love, companionship, and entertainment when you’re in your retirement, but it’s doubly important to choose the right dog for your lifestyle, to avoid unnecessary challenges. We know how easy it can be to fall...
When trying to choose a training method for your dog, you’ll be flooded with options—but not many of them truly take the big picture into account. If you like the sound of understanding your dog’s behaviours and addressing issues at the root, in the place...
Training a dog properly takes time, and we know that when you’re feeling tired and frustrated it can be tempting to use your hands to make your dog do what you want. Here’s why that approach does more harm than good. Trust is everything Remember that your...
Your dog is happy and relaxed when she feels safe and secure. Safety is more than a fenced yard and leashed walks. She must feel that her family (pack) is strong and will provide the needs of survival. If she feels that this leadership is missing, she will stress and...
Your dog doesn’t speak English, and you don’t speak Dog, but you can still communicate effectively with each other. Your vocal tones and body language communicate volumes, but you should know that there are some instincts you might have that could set you back in your...