Thinking about bringing home two puppies at the same time? It sounds wonderful, doesn’t it? The idea of two puppies growing up together can feel really special. But I’m going to be honest with you. For most families, bringing home two puppies together is [...]
If you’re dealing with a dog shoulder injury, there are two things that matter right away. What you notice. And what you do next. With my dog, Swagger, this didn’t show up as something obvious at first. It wasn’t a dramatic limp or a [...]
If you have ever had a dog with car sickness, you know how heartbreaking it can be. Maybe your puppy drools so much their bed is soaked. Maybe they whine, shake, or throw up. Or maybe they just look at you with those wide eyes [...]
My goal for every dog who goes to their first home is simple. I want that home to be home for life. But sometimes life changes and dogs need a second chance. When someone opens their home to a rescue dog, they give that [...]
A dog resource guarding against other dogs can escalate quickly if it is ignored or handled the wrong way. If your puppy or dog freezes, growls, charges, or snaps when another dog comes near food, toys, a bed, or even a specific location in [...]
Over the years, I have been asked a lot of questions about dog agility and dog sports. Questions about connection. Questions about motivation. Questions about fitness. Questions about puppies. Questions about start lines, retirement decisions, and how to reach the championship level. While these [...]
(For Doorbell Dog Barking and Barking When You Leave) If you’re living with a dog who barks for hours, barks at the doorbell, or barks the moment you leave the house, you are not alone. I hear from overwhelmed pet homes every week who [...]
“Why does my dog ignore me when I call?” If you have ever asked that question, especially while watching your dog joyfully sprint in the opposite direction, you are not alone. In most cases, a recall does not stop working because a dog is [...]
One of the most common questions I’m asked is, “When can I start agility with my puppy?” Dog agility looks fast, exciting, and like a great way to have fun together. But here’s what surprises most people: agility with a puppy isn’t about equipment, [...]
If you’re living with an excited dog who barks, lunges, spins, or seems unable to listen, you’re not alone. Maybe your dog explodes at the end of the leash. Maybe they grab treats, nip hands, or bounce off the walls when something exciting happens. [...]
Holiday celebrations can feel magical to us, but for our dogs they can feel like a whirlwind wrapped in ribbon. Noise, guests, kids, food, new smells, wrapping paper everywhere, it is a lot. And while we might think, “My dog will be fine, he [...]
If you have ever wished your dog could slow down, think things through, and make confident choices, Vito’s Thinking Game is one of my favorite brain games for dogs because it builds those skills beautifully. I discovered it in 2010 from Italian dog trainer [...]
