Food manners aren’t usually the first thing you consider when training, but they can be an important, lifelong lesson for a pup.
Training Tips: Socializing a Puppy
Socializing your dog is an essential part of training. How to introduce your dog to others safely, and some tips for making socialization possible in a pandemic.
Training Tips: Preventing Overexcitement During Training
Has this ever happened to you? You pull out the bag of treats, ready to work on some new tricks with your dog, but they’re either too excited to work, or they could care less about the chicken jerky in your hand? You aren’t alone.
The Simplest, Most Effective “Trick” I’ve Taught My Dog
The most useful command my dog know is one that I hadn’t heard of until I started working with Guiding Eyes for the Blind, but it’s been a life changer.
Training Tips: Working on Recall
We’ve all come across those people on the trail who have lost their dog (or kid) and have doubled back to see where they went. Trust me, I’ve been that girl and it’s not fun.
Camping with Dogs: An Intermediate Guide
Trees, campfires, and man’s best friend. Sounds great right? And a little daunting. So here are some tips for your first trip to the great outdoors with your pup. If you’ve read my last few blogs, you’ll know Chloe and I took our first solo tent camping trip this month. There are a few training …
Can You Really Live in an Apartment with a Dog?
Even though living in an apartment with a dog isn’t ideal, it’s doable and to me, infinitely worth the companionship to have her living with me.
Gear Review: Ruffwear Roamer Bungee Dog Leash
I’ve had this leash for almost 8 months now, and it’s by far the fanciest leash I’ve ever owned.
Training Tips: Walking Your Dog Off Leash
This is probably one of the biggest concerns I’ve had while hiking with a dog. When Chloe and I first started hiking, I always had her on leash, but quickly realized that wasn’t always the easiest way to hike.