Begging!

Why Do Dogs Beg? It may seem obvious, but dogs tend to repeat behaviors that are rewarded. If your dogfrequently begs at the table, it’s likely because this behavior has been reinforced in the past.This usually happens for one of two reasons: either a family...

Jumping!

Dogs jump up to say hello, quite simply. They don’t know how humans prefer to be greeted, and it never occurs to them that they might knock us over or ruin our clothes. Thankfully, consistent training can quickly solve the problem for good. When you arrive home. Open...

Playpen Activities for Your Puppy

A dog playpen is an enclosed area that provides a safe and secure space for most dogs to play, exercise, and relax. They help keep puppies in a designated area, preventing them from wandering or getting into mischief. For example, you might put your pup in the playpen...

Why Is My Dog Licking?

 Your dog may lick you because they love you. It’s their way of getting your attention and makes them feel better if they’re stressed. They’re showing concern for you. You taste nice to them. Licking is a natural and instinctive behavior for dogs....

Safe Howlidays!

Be cautious when putting up your Christmas tree this season. The reason? “Happy Dog Tail Syndrome.” This syndrome will wipe out all decorations on the lower branches of your tree. Try keeping the good ornaments higher while saving the sturdier ones for the bottom....

Fall Shedding, Ugh!

A dog blowing his coat is worse than a ripped up goose down pillow fight on a windy day. Tumbleweeds of hair everywhere! Shedding is the natural process of a dog’s coat ridding itself of hair that is old. Once the older hair is shed, room for new and healthy...

Why Do Dogs Bury Things?

 Have you ever found something – like your dog’s favorite toy or chewy – buried in the bottom of your laundry basket?  How about some dog food buried underneath the cushion in the corner of your couch? You should have seen how surprised I was...

DIY Easy Puppy Popsicles

Hot-diggity-dog, we’re all feeling the blistering heat of the dog days of summer! Dogs can’t tell us when they need a break from the heat. Here’s a couple ways your pup might tell you they need a break from the heat and some time to cool down. ...

Interesting Dog Facts

A couple of fun facts about dogs, most of which even I didn’t know! 1. In an interview in 2013, Sir Paul McCartney said that he added a frequency that only dogs can hear to the end of the Beatles song “A Day in the Life”. Of course, I had to try it. I played it...

Easy Pill Dispensing 

Getting your dog to swallow a pill can be more than challenging – it can be impossible! Finding treats to hide pills in effectively is also difficult. We’ve tried pill guns, cheese, liverwurst, peanut butter, and even cream cheese. Dogs are incredibly sneaky...