When adopting a rescue dog, the first 7 days is often the most important time when building your relationship with your new furry friend. It’s such an exciting time adopting a new dog! You picture all the fun you’ll have together: taking … [Read more]
How To Make an Outdoor Dog Potty Area
It’s not too difficult to make a potty area that’s exclusively for your dog to use. And there are many reasons why such a potty area is desirable. My dogs have a potty yard that we’ve fenced in ourselves. It’s easy to clean because it’s not … [Read more]
How Do I Get My Dog Certified as a Therapy Dog?
As a dog trainer, people often ask me how their dogs can become certified therapy dogs. They want to show the world how great their dogs are--as well as help others. As I’m sure you know from living with your own amazing dog, dogs boost our … [Read more]
Rehoming A Dog: When Is It the Right Time and How To Do It
You love your dog. He’s a big part of your life. But your employer’s now requiring a lot of overtime and you’re not spending enough time with him. Or you have to move and can’t find an apartment that will take a pit bull. If you’re … [Read more]
17 Cool Dog Games: Fun Activities For You And Your Pooch
Being confined inside can be hard for your dog. Most like to go for walks or play in a yard. But what if it’s too hot out? Or it’s a monsoon outside? Your pup still needs some physical and mental exercise. It’s good to have some inside games … [Read more]
How To Stop Your Dog From Chewing On Woodwork [Baseboards, Furniture, etc]
You arrive home and see that the once sturdy woodwork are now down to the size of toothpicks. What happened? Do you have termites? Your sweet golden retriever puppy couldn’t have created such destruction, could he? Unfortunately, he … [Read more]