Husbandry refers to the routine, sometimes daily tasks, that our dogs need to have done to ensure they are living healthy and happy lives. This not only includes activities that you may do at home, such as brushing, bathing, giving medications, trimming nails,...
You come home from running errands to find your puppy had an accident and left you with a big puddle of pee to clean up. OOPS! As a puppy guardian... how would you deal with this scenario? When it comes to puppy potty training should you punish your puppy? Should you...
I'll admit that it has been a while since I was in school learning the ABC's... I just won't share how long ago it was! Deciding to become a dog trainer meant I had to go back to school to learn a different kind of ABC's. However, also being a parent of a now, teen on...
Congratulations on such an exciting time! You're bringing home your new puppy! Now you have the task of puppy proofing your home to ensure that your new family member is safe by eliminating potential dangers. Not sure where to start? Let us help you with that......
Routine husbandry care plays an important role in keeping your dog happy and healthy. Included in this type of care are veterinarian and grooming visits, but also any of the handling that you do with your dog at home. Have you ever fought with your dog at bath-time......
Being a dog parent is both a joy and a privilege... but also a big responsibility. When we do share our lives with dogs some of our primary responsibilities are ensuring they receive regular and preventative veterinary care, they are fed a healthy, balanced diet and...
Dog behavior problems often appear in dogs that are bored and have unmet needs. If dogs are bored they will often partake in behaviors that we usually label as 'bad'. This includes digging, barking, whining, chewing, destructive behaviors and more. Providing our dogs...
Enrichment has been used at zoos and aquariums for years, but it's still a fairly new concept when it comes to dogs. I am thankful that people are becoming more aware of the importance of canine enrichment. It's such an important part of improving animal welfare...
Dog trainers, breeders and some veterinarians talk a lot about “puppy socialization”… but what exactly is it? Is it simply just ensuring that your puppy meets other dogs? Well, that’s part of it, but it's only one piece of the puzzle. WHAT IS PUPPY...