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Leash reactivity occurs when a leashed dog exhibits behavior such as lunging, pulling, barking and/or growling at other dogs, people, or other triggers. It’s important to understand how dogs communicate naturally in order to understand why dogs exhibit leash reactivity. Dogs typically first meet while giving each other space, circling around each other and sniffing to check out another…

Separation anxiety is the fear of being left alone and can result in destructive, excessive behavior in dogs while you’re gone. It can be quite common, but difficult to manage. The pandemic changed our routines and most of us began spending much more time at home with our pets. As our schedules start to open up…

“Is your dog friendly?” These are often the first words you hear right before someone’s dog is nose-to-nose with your leashed dog. Sometimes it works out OK. Other times, it can escalate quickly into a more dramatic turn of events. You watch, hopeful, that your pup is going to hit it off with this newcomer.…

Feeding Your Pup   When it comes to feeding your dog, it can be tricky to determine which brand, how much and how often to feed, based on your dog’s health and dietary needs. After all, diet and nutrition are vital components to keeping your dog healthy for years to come! Meal Portion Feeding guidelines…

The holiday season is a popular time to add a new puppy to the family. Whether you’ve added one yourself, know someone who has, or plan on adopting one in the future, it’s good to understand the importance of puppy socialization. Why is it important? Socializing your puppy during the first three months of life…

We are often asked about the best approach for cleaning up pet messes, and so thought this would be a relevant topic this month. It’s a good idea to have a great stain and odor remover on hand for when those unexpected pet messes happen, particularly when hosting people for the holidays. Here are some…

Handling Tips for Public Appearances Keeping your pup socialized and active is important to their physical and mental well-being. But when it comes to being out in public with our dogs, it can get more difficult to keep your dog under control. You may also find yourself wanting to interact with other people’s dogs, because who…