If you have a dog who loves children and dogs in costumes standing at your front door, you essentially have a unicorn. We are all jealous of you. If you have a dog like the rest of us, let’s make a plan for Halloween.
Read MoreHaving a dog or cat at home may provide comfort to those who have been furloughed. If you have been spending more time with your dog or cat lately, you may have noticed some behaviors you are starting to wonder about. We have resources for you here.
Read MoreIf you solve your dog’s outbursts by only focusing on your dog’s behaviors, you’re thinking about dog training all wrong! The fact is, our dogs can’t change their behavior until we change our behavior. This requires us to shift our thinking from solely a “their problem” mentality to an “our problem” mentality.
Read MoreAs with any recreational activity, be it by land or water, be aware of your dog’s comfort level and ability. Make sure to take safety precautions. Have a contingency plan if your dog is a land lover. Water sports with your dog can be fun, and we hope your dog goes with the flow!
Read MoreMany of us provide plenty of physical exercise for our dogs and cats. Sometimes our focus on physical exercise for our dogs and cats has been at the expense of rest and restoration. A common thread I see contributing towards pets’ misbehavior is less sleeping and umpteen walks a day. Think of your pets’ misbehavior as them asking to speak to a manager.
Read MoreWe just published a post about canine enrichment in the form of food puzzles. Did you know that our feline friends thrive with enrichment as well? I learned about feline enrichment the hard way. Who knew that cats would misbehave when bored? I sure didn’t. Slinky was our first cat and his shenanigans were “extra”. We even had to hire a cat sitter to sleep over while we were away. Left to his own devices, there would have been a lot of kitty smash destruction moments. Lucky for me, my misbehaving cat is what led me to becoming a professional dog (and sometimes cat) trainer.
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