Meet Rip, our 8-week-old yellow Lab puppy! I have such big goals for the little guy, but for now I will try to just enjoy the puppy stage! We are in the thick of potty training and kennel training (and learning not to squeal when you want something! haha). So far Rip is a confident …
This article is focused on how to choose a dog breeder but adopting a dog is also a good choice. I want you to do what is right for YOU and not what anyone else says you should do. You should get the dog or puppy you want. I will say, it’s overwhelming searching for …
This summer we will be getting an 8-week-old Lab puppy! I wanted to write about how I will prepare my adult dog Remy, a 5-year-old weimaraner, for the new arrival in advance.
If you’re wondering when to train a puppy for agility, well, you can start some of the training right away! I’ll get into some details on what is safe for a puppy and what isn’t.
I’m a dog trainer in a retail pet store, and this has its share of shenanigans! The stories and gossips are never-ending! Don’t believe me? Try having a beer with me! I’m a huge fan of dog training classes though, and this article is meant to help you learn what to expect from a group …
Today we’ll talk about how to bathe a puppy and how to get your puppy used to baths! It’s easy enough once you’ve figured out where and when to bathe him, which products to use and what to pay attention to. Of course the main objective is to clean your little guy from the poop …
Tug-of-war is a fun game that many dogs love because it mimics shaking their prey! They can play it with a human, other dogs, or even just themselves. However, there are a few instances in which dogs shouldn’t get to play tug, and I’ll point them out in this article. Pros of playing tug of …
First I’ll share tips on how to introduce a new puppy or adult dog to your cat, along with what to consider before you even bring Fido home in the first place. I also cover the tough decision of having to re-home a dog who’s determined to harm your resident cat. Can dogs and cats …
I’m excited to add another dog to our family in 2021! I’ve been carefully choosing the right dog breed for us (over analyzing, for sure). I’m writing this to: Show how important it is to carefully choose any dog or puppy Process my choice (writing helps me do so) Document my life with dogs Choosing …
Exercise ideas for puppies before they’re old enough for hard running and agility.