Does your dog need help relaxing? Are they always on the go? Are they struggling with overarousal issues or separation anxiety? Mat work is the answer to teaching dogs to be calm. Our veterinary behaviorist
Dog Training
Can You Have a Happy Dog in an Apartment?
People often think you need a yard to have a dog. Or a house. Can you have a dog in an apartment or is it not fair to the dog? Mr. N lived in houses
When You Have No Time to Train Your Dog
That to do list never grows any shorter and there are always so many demands on your time. You may think you have no time to train your dog due to all the other pressures
My Five Favorite Positive Training Tools for Dogs
Tools are an essential part of life and dog training especially when your dog has figured out how to use items as tools. These are some of my favorite positive training tools that serve to
The Gift of Positive Training with a Veterinary Behaviorist
There was a little dog. And he had a little curl right in the middle of his forehead. When he was good, he was very, very good. And when he was bad, he was horrid.
Indoor Activities and Games for Dogs
When the weather outside is frightful and you (or your dog) don’t want to venture outdoors but they’re still looking at you expectantly, what do you do? It’s going to be a long winter
Halloween Dog Trick: Hold
Going to grandmother’s house. I freely admit it. I taught Mr. N a “hold” purely for photo purposes. Now he’s quite good at holding things in his mouth for photos although he still doesn’t lik
Positive Dog Training Reaps Rewards, Love, and Happiness
I often refer to Mr. N as my “guinea pig” dog because he is my first dog and he gets the brunt of my training mistakes. One mistake I’m glad I’ve never made though is
Tricks You Won’t Teach Your Dog
The one trick I will never teach Mr. N is “limp.” It always drives me into a tizzy whenever I see him limping (usually because he has something caught in his paw). And someone has
What to Know if You’re Bringing Your Dog to Dog-Friendly Events
Know thy dog. Are they non-aggressive, well-behaved, and able to handle crowds, loud noises and constant stimulation? If so, they’re ready to attend dog-friendly events like BlogPaws, pet expos and other dog-friendly events. If not,
