Why Punishing Your Dog for Growling Can Backfire

Is your dog growling at you or your kids? Do you feel betrayed by this behavior? Understanding why your dog is growling will help. Lately, this cute video of a dog growling when their owner touches them has been going viral. As the owner raises his hand to pet the...

10 Safety Tips for Traveling with Your Dog

  Traveling with your dog can be fun and stressful at the same time, both for you and for your pup. On the surface, your dog might look excited with his tail wagging non-stop, but you need to make sure that the long ride will not make him feel cooped up. You need...

Force-Free vs. Balanced Trainer: Why the Former Is Right for Your Dog

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...

Dog Walking Tips – Making Their Stroll More Enjoyable

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....

A Checklist for Your New Rescue Dog or Puppy

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,...