When your dog barks at strangers or other dogs, you may wonder if they’re being protective of you. In fact, this is one of the most common explanations for a dog’s barking and growling that I get from my clients. But is it true? How would you know? It’s very difficult to really get at … Read more
Puppies and teenage dogs are so cute – and such a handful! Nipping is a common problem for many pet homes. In the vast majority of cases, nipping is an annoying phase that passes with some patience, training, management, and maturity on the dog’s part. But what do you do in the meantime? How do … Read more
Some dogs just don’t have good social skills and get into lots of fights. Other dogs are unflappable and never seem to “argue” with another dog. Most dogs fall somewhere in between. My older dog Barley will growl if other dogs try to take his treats and has gotten into fights if another dog jumps … Read more
We have some exciting news! I’m hitting the road again with Barley, Niffler, and Saga the van. Right after I get back from Kenya we’re heading to Canada for a 6-8 week long road trip all the way to Tuktoyakyuk, Northwest Territories.
It’s common for dogs to dislike the vacuum cleaner. They might run away and hide, bark, or even bite at the vacuum out of fear. But for some pups, their reaction to the vacuum is actually influenced by their genetics, rather than scary feelings. Both herding and terrier breeds are often triggered by the vacuum … Read more
While many people (myself included) love seeing pets on Zoom, it’s not always professional or desirable. When you’re in the midst of a pitch, a performance review, or an interview, you might not want Fluffy’s luxurious tail waving across the screen. The good news is, we can easily train your cat to stop interrupting Zoom … Read more
Since October 2021, my two border collies and I have lived full-time in a 2006 Dodge Sprinter named Saga. It’s great to not have to pay rent and to have so much freedom of movement, but living in a van isn’t a perfect Instagrammable dream! I am lucky to have a lot of friends that … Read more
Does your dog go a little (or a lot) crazy at your fence line when your neighbor’s dogs are out? Maybe they run back and forth chasing the other dogs. Perhaps they growl and bark or even try to bite the other dogs through the fence. This behavior is known as fence fighting. It can … Read more
My two border collies and I moved into a 2006 Dodge Sprinter in May 2021. As we’ve adjusted to vanlife with dogs, I have found a few skills are absolute must-haves for the pups. In many ways, vanlife is pretty different from your average home. Vans are super small – about 80 square feet. This … Read more
Does your dog hate when you use the vacuum? Do they bark at it while you’re trying to clean, and maybe even bite it? Or do they tuck their tail and run out of the room as soon as they see you roll it out? This is unfortunately a pretty common issue for dogs. It’s … Read more