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8 Things to Consider When Choosing a New Dog

Thinking about adding a new dog to your family? A dog is a permanent commitment. This new addition should be considered as much a member of your family as the humans. For this reason, it is important to choose a dog that fits your family’s…

7 Thoughtful Gift Ideas for Your Canine Companion

Exercise and Play

Before you Christmas shop for your dog, make sure you get a gift that will delight your dog for a long time. Your dog has needs unlike humans. Let me explain. Say that all your life, you have had a dream to be a singer or songwriter.…

How to Help Your Dog with Anxiety in a Car

Training

Earlier this week, our house was being shown so I had to leave with our pups for a couple of hours. Emmett, my assistant, has always had anxiety when riding in cars. When we first found him as a stray, just getting him in the car was almost…

What to Do When Your Dog is Out of Control

Training

We have almost all been there. You're cute pooch is jumping on everything...you, the furniture, your guests. You tell her, "No," "Off," or "Down." Nothing works. It seems as if she didn't even hear you or is completely ignoring you. This is…

4 Techniques to Boost Your Dog Training

Training

The speed at which your dog learns each new skill will depend on what the skill is, how consistent it is taught, the ways that she is rewarded, and patience. The very first element of dog training starts with you. You MUST be in the right frame…

How to Help Your Dog Enjoy Thanksgiving Safely

Nutrition

With Thanksgiving coming up next week, it’s important to talk about food safety for dogs. Many people love to include their canine companions in holiday festivities including feeding them some of the leftover Thanksgiving meal. However, they…

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