My dog gets overly excited when guests come over... What can I do to stop them? Does anxiety hit your stomach when you think about people coming over to visit? While some dogs jump up to be friendly, others could do it as a warning sign, or to dog a dog's version of checking IDs. Either way,
This post is all about how to get your dog to come when distracted. "Come" is the most important words you can teach your dog. Educating a dog to love, respect and listen to a recall command can literally save their life. Recall can save a dog from being hit by a car, chasing a deer, or
Teaching a dog to sit is one of the first commands that you teach your dog besides their name. Teaching your dog how to sit will set the expectations and the ability of your dog to listen for future commands. For example, if you have to say "sit" 4-5 times before your dog sits, expect to say
This post is all about dog training essentials.Congratulations! I'm so excited for you to be reading this post because it means that you're ready to take the next step on your training journey!Perhaps you've taught your dog to sit, or maybe you're working towards the perfect recall. Either way, if
This post is all about indoor dog activities that will help tire your dog out on a rainy day or during the snowy season.I've spent five cold winters with a high energy, short-haired dog who doesn't get along with most dogs. If there's an indoor dog activity I don't know about, I'd spend money on it!
This post is all about how to train your dog to walk on a loose leash!Enjoying a walk with your dog is one of the highlights of being a dog owner! But what happens when you start avoiding walking your dog at certain times to avoid certain triggers? Or reroute to other avenues if you see another
Help, my dog won't stop barking! What can I do?While your dog's bark can be annoying, distracting or alarming, the good news is that every dog barks for a reason. This means, if you can identify the reason, you can minimize or stop the barking.A dog's bark is one of their primary ways to
This post contains everything you need to know about what it's like to foster a dog.Fostering is both one of the most challenging and rewarding things a dog lover can do. I have had four foster dogs over the last few years, and they were all wonderful experiences. Each dog has found a happy, loving
What's the difference between a vet tech vs vet assistant? Both are essential members of veterinary medicine and contribute to a smooth running veterinary clinic, but they have different niche roles within the vet medicine community. After working as a vet assistant for five years, across two
