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How to Manage a Multi-Dog Household: Tips for a Harmonious Home
Managing a multi-dog household requires careful planning, consistent training, and attention to individual needs. With the right approach, you can create a harmonious environment where all your dogs thrive.
Sore Throat in Dogs: Causes, Symptoms, and Treatment
A sore throat in dogs can be tricky to detect. If your dog is coughing, gagging, or their bark sounds different, they may have an irritated or inflamed throat. While mild inflammation is usually not a major concern, it can sometimes signal a more serious underlying condition. Fortunately, there are both veterinary treatments and holistic home remedies to help your pup r
Will My Dog Bite Again? How to Assess the Risk After a Dog Bite
If your dog bit you or someone else, you may be wondering if they will bite again.
After your dog bites someone, it can make you think twice about whether or not it’s a good idea to keep them as a pet.
Here are the four key areas that can help you assess the danger of your dog’s future behavior and whether they can safely stay in your home or not.
Understanding Dog Separation Anxiety: Causes, Symptoms, and Solutions
Dog separation anxiety occurs when a dog experiences stress or panic when left alone. It can develop due to genetics, lack of early independence training, or sudden life changes such as moving, rehoming, or shifts in household routine.
Common Symptoms:
Following you from room to room before departures
Whining, barking, or howling after being left alone
Destructive chewing or scratching near doors or windows
Excessive drooling, pacing, or panting when confined
Escape attempts that may cause injury
Risk Factors:
Puppies adopted too young or after long shelter stays
Dogs with multiple previous homes or traumatic experiences
High-energy breeds without enough exercise or mental stimulation
Guardians who work long hours without gradual alone-time training
Positive Solutions:
Structured desensitization and counterconditioning
Daily enrichment (food puzzles, snuffle mats, long-lasting chews)
Predictable routines to reduce stress around arrivals and departures
Guidance from a certified trainer or veterinarian, if needed
With consistent, evidence-based strategies, you can help your dog gain confidence, reduce stress, and enjoy calm, independent time alone.
Overcoming Leash Reactivity in Dogs: Your 3-to-6-Month Training Plan
Leash reactivity can make walks stressful for both you and your dog. Whether your dog reacts to other dogs, people, or fast-moving objects, the key to success is patience, consistency, and structured training. Our Leash Reactivity Intensive Program is designed to help you and your dog build confidence and remain calm during walks.
Choosing the Best Weight Management Foods for Overweight Dogs
The US has an obesity problem, and it extends far from the country’s general human populace. It’s been found that the obesity rate for pet dogs in the country is 59 percent. That’s quite astonishingly high.
Training Your Dog to Be a Wedding Star
Have you ever dreamed what it would be like to have your dog play a starring role in your wedding?
Including your furbaby in your big day can make the event even more special and memorable. However, without proper preparation, it can also lead to stress, unexpected distractions, or behavioral issues.
Here’s how you can ensure good behavior on your special day.
How to Bond with Your New Puppy: 11 Expert Tips for Instant Connection
Fostering a strong bond with your new puppy is one of the best ways to turn them into a dream companion.
Building a bond can begin from the moment you pick your pup up and bring it home, so being prepared and knowing how to make your puppy’s first experiences with you the best they can be can help you bond with them.
Here are our top 10 tips for how to build an instant bond with your new puppy starting on day one.
How to Train a Dog Not to Jump on People
Does your dog jump on you as if they've got springs on their feet? Like it or not, we humans are to blame.
We not only permit this behavior, we encourage it. We know we shouldn't encourage jumping, but a fuzzy puppy is just too cute to resist.
We forget that cute behavior in a puppy can become a real nuisance when they grow up.
Dog to Human Resource Guarding: Why It Happens and How to Help
If your normally sweet and loving dog turns into a snarling hound from hell when you try to take something away from them, they are engaging in a behavior called “resource guarding.”
This article examines the warning signs of resource guarding in dogs, situations that provoke the behavior, and what to do about it using positive training methods.
How to Keep Your Dog Healthy This Winter
The winter weather can be beautiful, but just as with humans, the drop in temperature can spell danger for dogs. While older pets, or those with medical conditions, are likely to be more acutely affected by the chillier weather, there are some important steps to take to keep all dogs safe, happy, and healthy during the winter.
How to Introduce a New Puppy to Your Current Dog
Ready to introduce your new puppy to your current dog? Before you do, read this article to guarantee a flourishing bond between your two pups.
How to Train a Dog to Stay Off the Furniture
Keeping your dog off the furniture is easier than you think with the right training plan. In this guide, you’ll discover simple, step-by-step strategies to prevent unwanted couch surfing, gently correct your dog, and make their own bed the most inviting spot in the house.
Whether you have a new puppy or an older dog stuck in their ways, these tips will help you create clear boundaries, maintain a fur-free sofa, and enjoy a harmonious home with your canine companion.
Someone Abandoned Their Dog on My Patio!
Last week, I opened my front door and discovered a dog on my patio! Someone tossed their dog inside the front gates of my place and took off - can you believe that? Please donate to my fundraiser for his foster care while I find him another home.
When a Dog Bite Has You Thinking Twice About Your Dog
After your dog bites someone, it’s natural to question if keeping them is the right choice. This quick guide breaks down the four key factors every dog guardian should consider to assess the risk of future bites. Understanding these areas can help you decide if your dog can safely remain in your home and what steps to take next.
What to Do if Your Dog Bites Someone
No one wants to think about their pup biting someone, but if it happens, it’s important to know what to do since a dog owner can be held liable even if the bite failed to break the skin. Learn our top tips for what to do if your dog bites someone.
Your Complete Guide to Dog Adoption in 2023
Adopting a new furry friend can be a life-changing experience, and if you are not prepared, it can quickly become overwhelming, especially if it’s your first time owning a pup. Learn our top tips for finding the right canine match for your home.
Pros And Cons of A Double Doodle Dog
Double Doodle dogs are fast becoming America’s favorite pet, find out why …
How to Work From Home with a Dog
Working from home with a dog can be a blessing and a curse. On the one hand, it gives us extra time with the dogs we love, but on the other, our dogs don’t always understand work schedules and deadlines. Balancing playtime with work can be difficult, especially if your dog is used to a high level of attention and lots of play.
9 Essential Tips for Hiking and Backpacking with Your Dog
If you are someone who loves hiking and backpacking, there’s no doubt your four-legged companion would love to join you on this journey, too. While this can be great fun for you and your dog, it’s important to consider how to do this safely, so here are nine tips to make sure your and your furry companion remain safe on the trails.