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i was walking my puppy, cooper, this morning when we came upon a nice dog who wanted to say “hi.” after the usual parent niceties, and observations (is the other dog friendly, okay, looks alright) both dogs made their...

raising a dog is one of the most amazing experiences we can ever have, full of precious memories of laughter and bliss.  it is tremendous fun, and at the same time, a very serious responsibility.  being a good dog...

four months ago we said goodbye to our beloved toby.  he had been diagnosed with cancer on november 2, 2011 and was gone in less then two weeks.  when we were given this horrible news we were not sure...

three ways to show your dog love, and train them too! teach your pup “kisses” on cue ~ when they lick your face, say “kisses, kisses” and make a huge deal out of it. “oh, my goodness, you are...

teaching your puppy that people are absolutely wonderful is one of the most important things you’ll ever do as a puppy parent.   proper socialization when they are just babies will help build the foundation for a happy, well-adjusted adult...

please don’t give dogs as gifts this holiday season! making the decision to bring a pup, of any age, into your life is a very personal decision that requires a great deal of thought and planning. even though it...

consistency is extremely important when training your pups. so when looking for a dog walker, make sure they know how to follow through with your dog training. for instance, if your dog is leash reactive, make sure they know...

it's okay if all your dogs are not treated the same! just like humans, every dog has a unique personality, needs, sensitivities, fears, etc., so the idea that they all must be treated the same, with the same rules,...

don't punish your dog for breaking a rule he didn't even know existed! something happened today that made me think about what dogs must go through every day of their lives. i was at the post office and asked...

teach your dog a down! today i was working with an anxious boxer who gets nervous/upset when other dogs cross her path. she is excellent at laying "down," so whenever she got upset, i advised her mom to place...