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,...
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...
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...