Understanding How to Socialize Your Dog

Understanding How to Socialize Your Dog

Whenever people discuss socializing their dog, some admit they take it to the dog park, pet store, and doggy daycare. During the pandemic, when these options weren't available, people kept their dogs at home, not understanding that socialization isn't solely about...
Is Happiness More Important than Dog Training

Is Happiness More Important than Dog Training

I don't often write about dog training because it's “not my lane,” but occasionally, a topic of interest catches my attention. The above graphic came through my Instagram feed, and my first reaction was, “This is dangerous!” Without the context...
Is the SpotOn GPS Fence Safe for Dogs?

Is the SpotOn GPS Fence Safe for Dogs?

I received a SpotOn GPS Fence training collar for Apollo in exchange for my honest thoughts. I originally planned to return the collar to the company because I didn't want the smoke from the dog training community. But fellow dog lovers were interested in my thoughts...
The FREE Out of Control Dog Summit (2023)

The FREE Out of Control Dog Summit (2023)

We've had dogs for nearly thirteen years. And I've made a lot of mistakes over the years: I didn't correctly socialize my dogs. I didn't encourage confidence and independence. I humanized my dogs, treating them like my babies. My lack of knowledge contributed to a...
Books to Help Dog Owners Feed Their Dog Better

Books to Help Dog Owners Feed Their Dog Better

Last week, I posted a video of my bookcase, and someone asked me if I had a post that listed all of the books.  Well, now I do. This list is separated into several sections; not all books are directly related to dogs, but I reference them when researching dog...
Living with a Deaf Dog

Living with a Deaf Dog

This blog post was originally published in November 2012. It has been updated with new information and helpful videos for pet parents raising deaf dogs. With two of our dogs becoming seniors, the idea that they could lose their hearing made me want to look more into...

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