Mr. N grew up in a household without toys. When he arrived at his foster home and saw toys, he didn’t know what to do with them. But his foster Giant Schnauzer friend and mentor
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Favorite Dog Rewards for the Holidays and Beyond
He works hard for the money. Mr. N will work without seeing the reward and for a sustained period of time depending on the work but in the end, he demands that he gets paid!
Train Your Dog to Clean Up Their Toys – Trick or Treat
Does your dog favor tricks or treats? What if it was possible to have both this Halloween season? Along with our blogger friends we’re offering trick tutorials (Ours is how to train your dog to
Walked Dogs Train Better
Mr. N can be a (minor) menace when he is not exercised enough. He has never gotten to the stage where he’s chewing the walls (plus he probably thinks walls taste gross) but I can
Loose Leash Walking for Dogs
There are a lucky few with acreage who can get away with not training loose leash skills but for the rest of us, leash skills are vital. Living in Portland without a yard means that
Cleaning Tips for Dog Owners
Dogs have a big footprint when it comes to their share of mess. Dog toys strewn all over the floor, the plant life and dirt they bring into the house and the crumbs they leav
Transportation and Traveling with Dogs
Traveling with dogs is becoming more widespread and they’re allowed more and more places as well. If dogs are allowed, Mr. N usually comes with us. He enjoys experiencing new things and new places. He has been
Impulse Control with a Reactive Dog
For the most part, Mr. N is a polite little dog. He does not steal food off the table or your hand. He says hi to strangers nicely. He will stop in the midst of
Frustration During Dog Training
It’s nigh impossible for learning to take place without some kind of frustration. If the path is always smooth, are you really understanding? When training dogs, you try to make things clear for them but
Pop Your Pup: Custom Dog Pop Art for Your Walls and Clothes
When you have a mixed breed pup like Mr. N or a distinctive looking dog or a rare breed, it can be hard to find items with dogs that look like your dog. Now if
