Professional pet sitter. The three words that bring joy to the hearts of dogs and dog trainers across the country. A relationship with a pet sitter is one of the most important relationships a dog owner will ever have. What … Continue reading
Why do dogs dig? Digging is a primal behavior for dogs and the amount of digging they do can be influenced by underlying reasons. Dogs are genetically predisposed to dig; it’s a normal behavior for dogs. It’s fun, and nothing … Continue reading
Why dogs need toys: dogs need toys to provide mental stimulation, allow for appropriate chewing, and serve as important tools in behavior modification. Toys are mentally and physically stimulating and assist in fulfilling a dog’s emotional and physical needs. Even though … Continue reading
Why do dog’s jump? You may accidentally be rewarding your pet for these behaviors. When you first brought your puppy home, he probably jumped up on you, scratched at your shins, or performed a similar, 2-paws off the ground maneuver … Continue reading
When a dog’s barking stops being useful and becomes annoying Does your dog bark non-stop? Dogs are early warning systems and bark to alert us that someone or something has caught their attention. Perhaps someone is at the door or is … Continue reading
Pet’s don’t make good gifts. While the intention is always good, the outcome often isn’t. Each year, shelters across the nation receive thousands of post-holiday “gifts”…rabbits and chicks after Easter, dogs and cats after Christmas, swelling populations that are already too … Continue reading
Does your dog display aggressive behaviors when he is leashed and sights another dog in the distance? If you’re shaking your head, “Yes” right now, you are not alone. Leash reactivity is a very common problem. Through the years, we have witnessed … Continue reading
Puppies and dogs chew because chewing is hard-wired into their genes. Chewing helps them relax, it gives them something to do and it feels good! Puppies chew for the same reasons but also because they are teething and tend to … Continue reading