Dogs Living in the City Can Thrive Without a Yard in the Suburbs Dogs living in the city often flourish in the hustle and bustle environment of an urban lifestyle. In many cases people tend to wait on getting a dog until they move to a house where they have a yard. Dogs can thrive…
Small Dog Breeds: Why Small Dogs Should Get The Same Training as Large Dogs Small dog breeds are very popular, and it is easy to see why. They are adorable for starters, don’t shed or drool as much and don’t need acres of yard for exercise. Small dog breeds can travel in the cabin of a plane with…
Puppy Fear Stages. When is it OK to say “It’s OK”? Puppy fear stages are typical, but don’t count on your dog “growing out of it” without your leadership and help. Parenting instincts to soothe may kick in during puppy fear stages, but dogs do not understand comforting like we do. When going through puppy…
Training a Dog to Behave in all Situations Starts at Home Training a dog to behave in all situations may sound impossible, but it’s very attainable. Having a well-mannered dog starts at home. Waiting until you go on a walk, to the park or on vacation to expect your dog to act correctly really isn’t fair to…
Dog Crate Training. Why You Shouldn’t Stop Using a Crate. Dog crate training is agreeably the easiest way to potty train a puppy, but for some reason owners are in a rush to “phase out” using a crate. There are many benefits to keeping your dog’s crate a part of their lives, but there are also many…
Dog Training with Distractions. Be Successful by Slowing Down Dog training with distractions is a great way to take your training into the real world. However, many times this leads to owners moving too fast and pushing their dogs into situations that they are not ready for. The best way for you and your dog to…
Dogs Riding in Cars. Why Some Love It But Others Don’t You can’t help but smile when you see dogs riding in cars. A furry head poking out of a car window, a giant smile and tongue hanging to the side, it reminds you to take joy in the simple things in life. So why…