5 Things You Need to Train Your Puppy to Do

No one can resist puppies’ adorable charm. They are so darn cute that you just want to hold them, cuddle with them, and pepper them with kisses. If you are gushing over your puppy and letting them do whatever they like, know that it’s expected behavior. You need to...

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...

Maintaining the Health of Your Labrador Retriever

Is your Labrador Retriever a little…overweight? Before you start panicking and put them on a diet, there’s something you need to know about your dog. Labrador Retrievers are predisposed to weight gain due to their food-seeking behavior. The fact that they can be...

Nipping Behavior – Dog Bite Safety Tips

    Dogs are generally quite gentle and friendly. They can protect their companions with fierce passion. You take a step toward them, and if you seem even the slightest bit threatening, the dog may attack. Just like you, dogs don’t like to be interrupted...

Can Cats Be Trained?

Can cats be trained? The short answer is yes and no. Confused? Well, if you understand that cats do more of what is rewarded, you will be very successful with training. The fact is, cats can be trained the same way as dogs. Dogs love human interaction and thrive on...