Behavior & Training

Becoming a new puppy parent is a majorly exciting and life changing experience. There is just so much to know in

You’ve got your new puppy, now you need a puppy schedule. Puppy training isn’t easy, but you can start things out on the right note by establishing a daily routine for

As with human children, potty training our fur babies can prove challenging–for both puppy parents and puppies alike. Typically, the process takes several months, or even a year, and requires patience and persistence. Depending

No single book is a magic bullet to perfect dog ownership. You always need a few different sources to get the full picture on any topic. There are some really good books out there about

I know that some of you shudder at the thought of being separated from your darling little puppy for more than the time it takes to sneak to

Nearly every single person reading this article has to leave their home for some portion of the day. Most people work outside the home. Even people who set their own schedule

Socializing a dog is a very important part of dog ownership. It’s one of those things that’s easy to overlook at first but will become a major problem if left unaddressed.

A first puppy or family dog is something a child will always remember. Having a pet is a big step on the road

Why Your Dog Eats Grass

Dogs eat grass for a lot of different reasons. Unless consumption is excessive and causing gastrointestinal distress, it is not really something to be concerned about. Here are a few

If you are a dog groomer, breeder, trainer, work in a veterinarian’s office, or show dogs, then the more knowledge you have the

If you take your dog many places there are going to be situations when others are curious or friendly with your pooch. Children are often the most curious and the most inexperienced when it comes

We, as doggie parents, have been guilty of it:  pampering our little dogs to the point that their behavior is inconsequential to people around us.  For dog parents with little dogs, it is easier to

Just like people, dogs have various way of communicating
their emotions and desires. Perhaps the most familiar means are barking,
whining, growling, tail wagging, and tail tucking. We often assume that a
barking or growling

I have to admit. When I heard this year’s winner of the Best in Show was Flynn, the adorable Bichon Frise, I picked up my little Harley, cheered, and kissed her while we did a

Fear of thunder is a common problem for dog parents to have to deal with. The degree of fear and symptoms a dog may experience in a thunderstorm ranges can include the following:

• Panting
• Whining