We’ve spent some time covering some common dog behaviors, but let’s take a closer look at the basics of dog body language. Most of us think we know what a tail wag means, but it’s not necessarily always about happiness. It can also mean agitation. It depends on some...
If you’re new to having a dog in your life, you might think that taking a dog for a walk should progressively get easier and more pleasant for you and the dog as they age. But this isn’t necessarily true. Dog walking is a skill for both of you, and working on it...
Dogs are love, right? So who wouldn’t want more dogs?! That’s just more love! And that’s true, but it can be more complicated than that too. We hope these tips for a multi dog household can help if you’re feeling challenged. First, let’s consider the benefits of...
Taking care of our fur companions often means spaying and neutering. Or at least, it should mean spaying and neutering if you’re not a professional breeder*. And when the day finally comes, it is certainly an anxious time. The days following a successful procedure are...
There are a lot of studies about humans and bedtime and our animal companions. Overall, including dogs and cats, it looks like about 56% of American adults let their pets in their beds at night. That number goes upward of 76% if you look at just dogs and if you take...
Around here, you can imagine, we know which type of dog has the best personality traits of all the dogs that have ever existed. ((bit of a wink there)) Of course, we also understand that you might not be looking for perfection ((again… we tease)). But seriously, for...
If you’re going on a long vacation and don’t have a family member or friend who can take your dog while you’re away, you’re probably facing a boarding situation. And boarding your best pup friend can create some anxiety for your dog and for you. We’re here with tips...
Do you call them doggie kisses? Do you think it’s a sweet behavior or is it something you’ve tried to stop them from doing? Depending on the size and type of dog, of course, a doggie kiss can be, well, pretty sloppy all the way to kinda gross. And most people probably...
A short time ago, we wrote about how amazing dogs’ noses are, but we’re constantly learning more about dogs. Recent research findings about dogs are fascinating. A lot of what’s being learned – or we should say being confirmed – about dogs might feel like a big DUH....
It seems like a no-brainer that dog parks are just totally a good thing. A fun thing. A needed thing. Really… who doesn’t want a fenced in space where your dogs can run free or where you could just go and watch dogs romping playfully? But if you dig a bit deeper, you...