No matter how out of control your dog is, using a shock collar, commonly referred to as an e-collar (e stands for electronic), to subdue and teach him manners is just cruel. He’s your best friend, your companion who protects you, cares for you, and waits for you...
Are you training your dog using force-free methods or are you actually using punishment in your dog training? We all have been guilty of snapping at our dogs or jerking their collar harshly to keep them moving. You might have let go of such habits, but they left an...
A dog is a human’s best friend. They make excellent playmates and are ever-motivating exercise partners. What the heck… they are the BEST! Period. When you are sad, your dog immediately catches on to your emotions and tries to comfort you in whatever manner they can....
I hear this so often “my dog won’t obey my commands”. Change your mindset and you will change your relationship with your dog. Start by changing your command to cues. Let’s just look at the two definitions. Think about how each one makes you...
Congratulations on your new puppy! Now you need to know what to get for them. Below is a great new dog or puppy checklist. We do not need to tell you how tough the road ahead is, but it surely is going to be fun with games of fetch, lots of face licking, goofy smiles,...
