After a recent trip to the vet I learned that my dog has mild patellar luxation in his hind legs. I always noticed that sometimes on walks he would suddenly raise a back leg, but after a few paces he could usually put it back down. Now I know that this was the kneecap actually … Read more
Having been born and raised in Minnesota, I am always excited to find treats from this neck of the woods. While on a puppy play date I noticed these Nutrisource Dog Treat on our friend’s shelf and asked about them. They said their dog loves them, which I can attest to, and that they are … Read more
In this episode, Kayla talks to Sarah Dixon about the concept of drive in dogs. Sarah is the president of the board of the International Association of Animal Behavior. She works at Instinct Dog Training in New York City. You can learn more about Sarah here. We started out by discussing three main ways that … Read more
One of the main questions, when people are considering using a shock collar, is whether or not these training collars will hurt their dogs. Modern shock collars often have up to 100 different levels of shock (or stimulation) for your dog. These shocks range from quite mild to pretty serious. The problem comes in when … Read more
In today’s episode, we are going to talk about heading outdoors with dogs. Our guest, Pine Irwin of Irwin Dog Training, specializes in outdoor adventures. She teaches private lessons and leads a group that is all focused on helping dogs excel in the outdoors, from backpacking to shorter hikes. We talk all about safety and … Read more
Let’s face it: puppies and teenage dogs can be a huge pain in the butt. It can be tempting to want to just reach for a remote that could stop your puppy from doing all sorts of nasty things. Shock collars are sometimes suggested for use to stop puppies from chewing, barking, biting, or behaving … Read more
Do you get a bit anxious when you hear someone knock at the door, because you know your dog is about to berserk? If your dog barks at the door, you’re definitely not alone! Barking at the door or doorbell and jumping on guests are two of the most common dog behavior problems out there. … Read more
There are a lot of human assumptions as well as misconceptions around dogs mounting and humping other dogs. This is where dog culture and human culture tend to clash. What is a completely heinous social behaviour for humans, one with a strong sexual innuendo, is not one that is parallelled in dog behaviour. In fact … Read more
If there is one topic in dog hygiene that dog owner’s always want to know more about it is dog breath. If you have ever come within a few inches of any dog’s face you likely know what I am talking about. That unique odor, to put it nicely, is something that can really put … Read more
As hot days become more common, it is nice to find fun ways to cool off your pet Change things up with these refreshing and entertaining doggy ice cubes. They are great for keeping your dog busy and helping take the edge off when the temperatures soar. Ingredients: 1 Banana ½ C. Blueberries ¼ C. … Read more