For many people, the weather is turning colder at this time of year, and the prospect of snow and ice on the ground is looming. For some dogs, this is wonderful! Many dogs of all breeds, but particularly the ones … Read More
The holidays can be fun, but also stressful! Here are a few tips to keep everyone, two-legged and four-legged, happy throughout the season. Consider your pooch when you are making your plans. If you’re traveling, make sure you’ve got pet-friendly … Read More
Halloween is just around the corner. Whether that fills you with excitement or dread may have something to do with how your dog feels about (and acts around) visitors. Dogs run the gamut from “terrified of every unfamiliar human” to … Read More
Let’s face it, if dogs were out in the wild, one of the last things they’d want to do is put on a Halloween costume. But with a little technique called classical conditioning, you can teach your canine companion to love … Read More
We have talked in previous posts about how important it is to understand what our dogs are saying with their bodies. Even though it sometimes seems like they really get us, they don’t speak English. Being able to interpret their … Read More
In our previous post about loose-leash walking, we discussed a number of strategies for teaching your dog to walk politely on leash. If you missed that one, go back and check it out, then come back to this post. Now … Read More
Walking your dog should be fun and enjoyable for all. Loose-leash walking (LLW) means your dog is calmly walking near you on leash while still being allowed to explore, sniff and enjoy the outdoors within the leash length, without pulling, tugging or lunging. As we all know, this can be challenging for many dogs, especially… Read More
What’s My Motivation? Successful positive reinforcement begins with discovering what motivates your dog. Whether it’s food, toys or real-life rewards like sniffing a favorite tree, the common denominator is that good motivators encourage learning and participation because they are things your dog enjoys. Providing anything your dog finds rewarding helps establish a more enjoyable learning… Read More
Choosing the Right Size Dog Walking Harness Need help selecting the correct size of dog walking harness? Our size chart will help. Use a cloth measuring tape to measure for the neck strap and girth (chest) strap. Take the neck strap measurement below where your dog’s collar would sit, right around where their neck meets… Read More