Are You Thinking About Dog Training All Wrong?
Are You Thinking About Dog Training All Wrong?

If 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. 

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Swimming, Kayaking, and Surfing with Dogs
Swimming, Kayaking, and Surfing with Dogs

As 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!

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Does Your Dog or Cat Ask to Speak to a Manager?
Does Your Dog or Cat Ask to Speak to a Manager?

Many 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. 

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Does Your Cat Need a Job?
Does Your Cat Need a Job?

We 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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Frozen Treats for Hot Dogs
Frozen Treats for Hot Dogs

Don’t you just love summer? The beach, lemonade, sunshine… and feeling instantly sticky as soon as you step outside your door. Anyone else have the heat dome blues? On some hot and humid days, the last thing you want to do is take your dog for a walk. Then there are the countless dogs who can’t tolerate being out in the heat for long periods, like brachycephalic dogs (dogs who have very short muzzles). So how can we help our canine companions during the dog days of summer?

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