It’s back to school, leaving many of us struggling to get into regular routines and make time for everything. Where does that leave our dogs? If you have a new puppy or young dog, it may feel like you have to wait to get started with them – you just...
Depending on where you look, you will likely get one of two responses. Back in the day, the typical answer was yes. Let them ‘cry it out’ in their pen or crate. We thought anything else would reinforce the whining, and then you would be stuck with that problem. Times...
I see a lot of clips and memes suggesting that paying attention to your dog when they are fearful reinforces the fear and will teach the dog to keep responding that way. Pat or praise the dog, and you reinforce the fear. It makes me cringe. Utterances like this show a...
To the beautiful ‘big puppy’ I saw today, I’m sorry. I’m sorry that your mom is having a tough time on walks. I’m sorry she lets you drag her to say hi to every dog. I’m sorry that she can’t hold on to you and has to just let...
As young dogs mature, it’s normal to see changes in their behaviour. Brain development, hormones, changes in sensory perception and social awareness all influence how they respond to things around them – even familiar things. And because young dogs are...
As temperatures drop and days shorten, there are new things to consider and include in our daily care for our dogs. A few simple things can help your dog stay safe and comfortable on these colder, darker days of the year. Are they dressed for the weather conditions?...
