Dog Blog
Hosting the Holidays with Fido
What has six legs, two wings, runs fast but cannot fly? The family dog running off with the holiday turkey! I know this sounds like a bad Dixie Cup joke but many a holiday fiesta has turned into a fiasco due to a feisty Fido. So, what’s a dog-lover to do when hosting...
Dogs and Halloween
Halloween is almost as fun as Christmas for some folks. Decorating the house, dressing up in costumes, going to parties, passing out candy...fun stuff! It's the one time of year where we seek out 'the scary.' My wife and I have a tradition of watching scary...
Separation Anxiety: Leaving Dogs Home Alone
"As the executive director and founder of an animal rescue nonprofit, I was curious to read this book to see if it could help some of our foster dogs who suffer from insecurities and sometimes separation anxiety after they're rescued from shelters. I'm happy to say...
Choosing the Right Dog
Everyone that is looking to bring a dog into their family is looking for that perfect "great dog." The problem is, one person's great dog is another person's potential nightmare. Many of you are familiar with my dog, Nakita. She is...
Management: Setting Your Dog Up for Success
Management of the environment is a key ingredient to solving almost any behavior problem. If we were to compare getting a new puppy to having a new baby we might get a better picture. Maybe we should spend nine months preparing ourselves for the new arrival. All our...
Should I Yelp to Stop Puppy Biting?
The internet has a way of spreading ideas like wildfire and one idea that has gone "viral" in the puppy community is yelping like you're hurt to stop puppies from biting you. Many books and websites say you should make a loud, high-pitched, "Yipe!" or squealing sound...
What’s the Deal with Heel?
I'm sure we've all heard the phrase teaching dogs Heel. However, the meaning and purpose of Heel may not be all that clear to everyone. So, I'm writing this article to answer some fundamental questions regarding Heel - what it means, what the proper...
Dog Nutrition
Diet Affects Behavior: Nutrition is a huge component to raising a well-balanced dog. Intrinsically, we know this to be true about people but most people don't give it much thought when it comes to feeding their dogs. The wrong diet can affect your dog in many...
Benefits of Adding Healthy Oils to Your Dog’s Diet
Guest Blogger, Dr. Greg Martinez Dvm, provides a veterinarian's point-of-view on the benefits of healthy oils to our dogs. Healthy oils and fats added to your pets’ diet often make them look and feel better. One oil that is gaining popularity in human and...
Reading Dog Food Labels: The Ingredients List
The average dog food consumer may not do a ton of research before buying a bag of dog food, but may take the time to at least read the ingredients list before purchasing. Most dog owners will be perplexed by all the mysterious and unpronounceable words but have been...
