Creating a peaceful crate environment for your dog
Many dogs fear their crates because they associate them with negative experiences. Find out how to turn your dogs crate into a peaceful, Zen-like environment…
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New Netflix Show Explores How Puppies Who Ask Humans for Help Make Better Service Dogs
Using a game called The Impossible Task, which is featured on a new Netflix show called Inside the Mind of a Dog, canine cognition researchers demonstrate…
Build Stronger Bonds with Your Dog or Cat by Understanding Their Motivations
Understanding our companion animals behavior goes beyond the surface level of naughty or nice. Every motivation has a physical, psychological, and energetic component. By observing…
How to Help a Reactive Dog Without Meds
Reactive behaviors in dogs range from overexuberant playfulness to excessive fear and aggression. While medications are often prescribed to calm reactive dogs, a combination of…
7 Ways You’re Contributing to Your Dog’s Behavioral Issues
Are you unintentionally making your dogs behavioral challenges worse? From inconsistent rules to involuntary reinforcement of bad habits, this article looks at the seven everyday…
How Veterinary Professionals Can Improve Veterinary Care?
Veterinary professionals can prioritize different aspects of veterinary care to get better results. Veterinary care stands at the intersection of compassion, expertise, and dedication. Behind…
Adopting a New Dog? Follow These 10 Steps to Success
Whether youre a first-time dog parent, or are adopting your second, third (or tenth!) dog, following these ten steps will help ensure success and…
7 Things Dogs Need to Be Happy and Healthy
Dogs are beloved companions and family members. Their unwavering loyalty, unconditional love, and playful nature have brought us great joy and happiness. However, being a…
Training Tips for Keeping Your Dog off the Couch
Dogs love cuddling with you. However, not all pet parents want their pups on the furniture. A dog on the couch can damage the fabric,…
Energy in Dog Training and Why It Matters
Energy is the language of life, but its one of the most neglected ingredients in dog training and behavior. Ignoring the energetic piece of the…
The Importance of Environmental Enrichment for Cats and Dogs
Have you ever considered the importance of environmental enrichment for your dog or cat? Its the process of adding excitement to an animal’s habitat so…
Teach Your Dog Not to Fear Loud Noises
Thunder, fireworks, and other loud noises turn many dogs into nervous wrecks. Heres how to prevent a fear reaction from developing in your own dog,…
