Dog Behavior Articles
Dog Parks- How Pack Environments Change Behavior
Have you been longing to take your dog to a dog park? Perhaps you just adopted a dog and are debating whether this experience would be good for him. Below are some tips to help you decide if the dog park is right for your pet as well as a few tips to make your […]
Why Dogs Eat Poop & How To Manage the Behavior
This is a face you’d love to kiss…unless you were aware of her dirty little secret. Like many dogs, this gorgeous girl is a poop eater. While humans find this practice appalling, it is normal behavior for dogs, comprised of instinct and evolutionary influences. Before attempting to resolve this problem, you must first determine why […]
6 Ways To Keep Your Dog Safe And Sane This Thanksgiving
Dogs rely on predictable daily routines to keep them balanced and happy. Thanksgiving naturally brings a change in your dog’s daily routine, especially if you are hosting the holiday dinner. The following tips will help ensure that your family and your dog enjoy a safe and harmonious Thanksgiving holiday. 1. Create a safe space for […]
8 Steps To Make Halloween Less Scary For Your Dog
For many dogs and dog parents alike, Halloween festivities can quickly turn into a nightmare. If your dog is reactive to the sound of a doorbell, or if they become fearful or overexcited when visitors arrive, the tips below can help you and your dog survive this year’s event. Prevent your dog from getting to […]
Is the Dog Park Right for Your Dog?
Dog Parks- Considerations for Pack Environments Hear that happy howling? That is the sound of delighted dogs throughout the Triangle. The cause of this canine celebration? They are going to the dog park! Have you been longing to take your dog to a dog park? Perhaps you just adopted a dog and are debating whether […]
Toys we recommend for puppies and older dogs too!
Toys provide mental stimulation for dogs. For young dogs that spend considerable time confined in a crate, toys can mean the difference between sheer boredom and a happy, balanced existence. There are hundreds of toys on the market and a pet parent’s biggest challenge may be determining which toys are safe for their pet. While […]