Common Struggles with Teenage Dogs

Common Struggles with Teenage Dogs

Take a moment to think back on your teenage years. It was probably a lot of fun. It was also very challenging! Mood swings, heightened emotions, and maybe even some growing pains. Remember those bad decisions you made? Maybe some you wish you could undo? Now, look at...
Everything You Need to Know About Enrichment

Everything You Need to Know About Enrichment

What is enrichment? According to the Oxford Dictionary, it is “the action of improving or enhancing the quality or value of something.” If you’ve been to a well-run zoo lately, you’ll notice Environmental Enrichment activities on the calendar for the animals that call...
How do you teach your dog good habits?

How do you teach your dog good habits?

As you likely know, old habits die hard! That’s why it’s important that we focus on teaching our dogs GOOD habits before they develop BAD habits. Remember, your dog is always learning, making associations, and figuring out how the world works. Each time you interact...
Problem Prevention Through Management

Problem Prevention Through Management

While this post is geared towards puppies, the same principles can be applied to adult dogs! One of the keys to helping your puppy stay out of trouble is management. Management is using things like puppy gates, closed doors, playpens, and crates to prevent our puppies...
Video Dog Training Lessons

Video Dog Training Lessons

We are living in a rapidly changing, sometimes scary, world right now. Many of us are worried about loved ones, household supplies, and more. We’re all doing our best to flatten the curve, stop the spread of Covid-19, and keep our lives in some sort of order. ...