Shopping for your canine companion is often easier and more fun than shopping for human family members (or is it just me?). Active dogs are even more fun in my …
Help! My Dog Chases Wheels – Cars, Bikes, Skateboards, and More!
Chasing cars and bikes — basically anything that moves quickly — is instinctual for dogs. They are predators, after all. Chasing and “attacking” moving objects can be problematic and dangerous. …
How to Teach a Dog to Fetch (Instead of Keepaway)
Some dogs are born loving to play fetch. Others might love toys, but don’t really seem to understand the point of fetch. They’ll chase the toy, sure, but they really …
Why Does My Dog Try to “Save” Swimmers From Drowning: Pup Pool Party Pooper
It’s a surprisingly common problem: you’re swimming happily, only to suddenly be raked down the back by your dog’s claws. She’s frantically paddling over you – is she trying to …
My Dog Claws Me When I Come Home From Work
We love the fact that dogs love us with so much enthusiasm. It’s part of their charm! But most of us don’t love when our dogs are so excited to …
My Dog to is Uncontrollable Around Other Dogs – Help!
A lot of dogs are hypersocial – they get uncontrollably excited at the sight or sound of other dogs. This is a really frustrating behavior problem that can be embarrassing …
How to Help Kennel Crazy Dogs
Fred was a wild-eyed chocolate lab mix. His whole body wagged when you walked past his kennel, his paws pitter-pattering in anticipation of human contact. If you entered his kennel …
How Do I Stop My Dog From Herding Me and My Family?
Ah, herding dogs. Even when your dog is a Standard Poodle (like our question-asker this week), you’re at risk of some herding when you live with a dog. In today’s …
23 Best Puzzle Toys for (Bored) Energetic Dogs
Energetic dogs can be a lot of work. I get it – I live with a Border Collie and I’ve fostered German Shepherds, Huskies, and American Bulldogs. Even though I …
My Dogs Lose Their Minds When I Pick up the Leashes
Dogs love walks – but what do you do when your dog loves walks so much that they make it unpleasant for YOU? Some dogs get so excited about their …