There are a lot of feelings involved with being a new puppy owner – we think there are five of them. While everyone’s “I-just-got-a-dog” journey is unique, if you’ve ever…
By Steve Dale
It seems so cute: Granny comes over to the house to meet puppy for the first time, and puppy is a little jumping machine. Everyone laughs, puppy gets attention, it’s…
By Steve Dale
If you ask certified professional dog trainer Yvonne Feeney: You can absolutely house-train any dog. Dogs do well living with us side-by-side in our homes for a long list of…
By Steve Dale
When it comes to walking on a leash, you need to begin with baby steps – literally. “Puppies are not born understanding how to walk on a leash,” says dog…
By Steve Dale
Most puppies should be crate trained for three reasons: Crate training keeps your puppy and your possessions safe. A puppy in a crate won’t chew on wires or get into…
By Shoshi Parks
It’s February. It’s cold. And winter still trudges on. Sometimes it feels like you’ll lose your sanity if you have to take another walk with your dog in the snow,…
By Laura DeMaio Roy
January is National Train Your Dog month! Winter is a great time to start training or get back to training your dog. Colder temperatures often mean being stuck inside, which…
By Shoshi Parks
New friends are the best – better than all the treats in the world, better than walks and car rides and toys. For dogs, saying hello to someone new is…
By Steve Dale
September is Responsible Dog Ownership Month, a month dedicated to raising awareness of responsible dog ownership and helping encourage dog owners to do their very best when it comes to…
By Steve Dale
Pet expert, Steve Dale, talks with trainer, Dennis Damon, to get the best tips and tricks on positive reinforcement dog training. Our dogs will repeat desirable behavior when they are rewarded with something…
