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Should I bell train my puppy?
Potty bells -- seems like a genius level idea, doesn’t it? You teach your puppy to ring a bell hanging by the door when they need to go out to potty. No more constantly watching for signs she needs to go, no more taking her out every hour “just in case”--she’ll TELL...
Is Your Dog Mask-Ready?
As we all start thinking about (safely!) beginning to go back to doing familiar things, we will serve our dogs well by preparing them for likely changes. One of the most immediate differences, for dogs, will be the change in how people LOOK to them. The masks that...
What’s Your Dog’s Super Power Talent?
Does your Beagle ignore you because he's too busy sniffing EVERYTHING? Does your German Shepherd bark at everyone you see? Are your kids tired of your Border Collie chasing them every time they are in the yard together? Did you know your dog is just making good use of...
How to find the RIGHT dog training for you and your pet
You just want someone to help you train your dog! But there is so much conflicting information out there...how do you choose? When it comes to dog training, there seem to be as many opinions as there are dog trainers! Force-free, food-free, relationship-based,...
Your puppy probably needs more sleep
Why--and HOW--to establish healthy sleep habits for your puppy starting today The consultation call goes the way so many do…after sharing a few run-of-the-mill details, I ask “so what would you most like to change about your puppy’s behavior right now?” The answer:...
3 House Training Mistakes Most New Owners Make
Does house training your puppy or new dog have you at your wits' end? You’ve done all the research, shopped for the essentials (well, maybe more than just essentials!) at your local pet supply store, you’ve even got the puppy! You know how important it is to house...
It’s officially autumn…
When the arrival of autumn spells big changes to the family schedule, some dogs find their good times fade with the summer wind. We offer some suggestions to help you maintain your companion’s quality of life.
Road Trip!!! Travel with your dog this summer
Make travel plans WITH your dog this year. Here's what to do now, to make it all as stress-free as possible. With 40 degree weather a not-so-distant memory, and the 12-day-deluge just behind us, it seems hard to believe….but summer travel season is fast approaching....