by admin | Apr 7, 2021 | Dog Training
In this post, I explain why you would want to crate train your dog and why you might not want to. In today’s post, I’m walking you through the steps for how to crate train your dog if you choose to do so. Crate training is teaching your dog to feel...
by admin | Mar 31, 2021 | Dog Care, Dog Training
I wouldn’t say there is controversy around crate training but it tends to be one of those things that people either love or hate. My opinion changes based on the dog which I’ll explain in this article. I’ll also cover why/when you might want to crate your dog and...
by admin | Mar 3, 2021 | Dog Training
Ah, chewing. It’s the bane of most puppy parents when their little one resembles a tiny land shark instead of their fluffy bundle of canine cuteness. The most important thing you need to remember is that this, too, shall pass. Next, keep reading to learn how to stop...
by admin | Feb 10, 2021 | Dog Training
Some dogs love the car, sticking their heads far out the window to feel the wind rushing past. Other dogs, not so much. This article tells you what to do if your dog hates riding in the car and covers reasons why your dog may not enjoy car rides in addition to various...
by admin | Jan 6, 2021 | Dog Bite Prevention, Dog Training
Dogs use their bodies and facial expressions to communicate with each other and with humans. Dogs understand these signals in each other but it’s harder for humans to read these dog messages. Sometimes people fail to understand what a dog is trying to...
by admin | Jan 1, 2021 | Dog Training
Dogs have things they want just like we humans do. Since we are starting a brand new year (after a super crazy year), I polled a bunch of dogs about their goals and desires and decided to share them with you. Not surprisingly, most dogs have simple wishes and...
by admin | Dec 31, 2020 | Dog Training
According to the online dictionary, gratitude is the quality of being thankful; readiness to show appreciation for and to return kindness. I’m a big fan of gratitude because research has shown that having a deliberate practice of gratitude, such as making a list at...
by admin | Dec 23, 2020 | Dog Training
Happy holidays whatever you may celebrate. My family does not follow any religious tradition but enjoy a secular based version of the Christmas holiday that involves watching “A Christmas Story” and “Elf,” gifts and lots of food. NOTE: I originally posted this article...
by admin | Dec 16, 2020 | Cat Care, Dog Care, Pet Health, Pets Hygiene
“Pupper, should you be eating that?” asks the much wiser kitten. With smart planning, the holidays can be a joyous time for you and your pets NOTE: I’m reposting this article I wrote way back in 2018 when I started out as a pet sitter. You don’t have...
by admin | Dec 9, 2020 | Dog Training
With the exception of the Basenji which is knows as Africa’s Barkless Dog, all dogs bark. Even the Basenji makes a sounds, it just isn’t the traditional bark that you are familiar with. Barking dogs are a fact of life. Why do dogs bark? Dogs bark to...
