You are probably wondering what nature and nurture have to do with your dog. It has everything to do with your dog’s behavior. Do dogs behave according to their instincts or do they learn behavior? According to a study by American Kennel Club Canine Health Foundation,...
Does your dog guard items, also known as resources? Has this ever happened? You tried to take your dog’s toy, and he curled his lip at you, or you accidentally bumped into him while he was eating, and he growled at you. These are all classic signs of resource...
November is Adopt a Senior Dog Month. Everyone loves puppies. We get it. You love puppies, I love puppies. Your neighbor just got a puppy, and now you want one too. Once you get the puppy fever, it’s impossible to get out of it without visiting the animal shelter....
November is Adopt A Senior Cat Month. Did you know that cats are less needy than dogs? There’s a famous prediction that cats will rule the world someday because, unlike dogs, they know how to fool you into giving them pets. Just as easily they demand love, they take...
Have you been challenging your dog mentally? Are you providing enrichment for your dog? “What do you mean by that?” Well, dogs are pretty smart. Taking them for a walk helps exercise their legs, and letting them play in the doggy park with other dogs makes them happy,...
