Managing homes with intact dogs can be a real pain in the butt. If you have both male and female dogs, it’s not unusual for the social dynamics in the …
Sleepypod Clickit Terrain Harness Review
I do a lot of driving with my dog, Barley. We’ve driven from Canada to Panama and have crisscrossed the US several times. I’m always looking for better ways to …
Ruffwear Load Up Car Harness Review
I’ve never had Barley in the car during an accident, but it’s a serious fear of mine. Barley and I drive together a lot – hours and hours every week, …
NomNomNow Review: Fresh, Healthy Pet Food Delivery
When Barley and I lived in Latin America, I fed him home-prepared raw food. It was a ton of work and I didn’t always feel confident in his nutritional balance. …
My Dog Won’t Stop Barking at the TV
You get home from a long day at work, take the dog for a walk, and sink into your favorite chair to relax and watch TV. To your dismay and …
Training a Conservation Detection Dog: Week 1
I recently accepted a position at Working Dogs for Conservation. I’m going to be the Communications and Outreach Coordinator there. WD4C trains some of the world’s best conservation detection dogs. …
My Dog Killed Another Dog – What Do I Do?
I spent a long time debating whether or not to write this post. I got an email earlier this month from an owner whose dog has killed two other small …
My Dog Is REALLY Aggressive to Other Dogs
Dogs are social animals. But that doesn’t mean that they all get along. Some dogs aren’t just socially awkward – they’re really aggressive to other dogs. Today’s “Ask A Behavior …
My Cat Keeps Moving Her Litterbox Around
I got an interesting email in my “Ask a Behavior Consultant” inbox last week. Someone’s 1.5 year old cat was forcefully moving her litterbox around the house. The cat – …
Flying Internationally with a Large Service Dog: What to Bring, What to Do
Barley and I flew from Panama to Minneapolis this weekend. It was his first time flying, and it went really smoothly! Getting to the point where my dog and I …
