Bark-eology 101

When your puppy’s socializing, they’re learning so much and we can definitely help them through that process. Many interactions can often be left alone and monitored, but if there’s excessive fear, bullying, over-arousal or conflict from any pups involved, it’s good to break that up and redirect them on to something better!

Just how introducing a baby or a young child to others the same age as them is important for childhood development, the same goes for puppies. Getting to know fellow canines is a crucial part of the developm...

The first step to starting with positive reinforcement dog training is to find a trainer who is transparent about their methods, continues their education through reputable sources and is comfortable explaining their knowledge and methods throughout the process.

Puppy teething is extremely painful for your pup and their gums will be super sore. Their teeth usually start to fall at the 3-4 month mark. Puppy teething usually lasts till about 6 months and you’ll be finding your pup’s baby teeth around the house well before that.

Has your dog started to look at grass differently? In a, “this is the yummiest thing ever” kind of way? If so, you’re not alone and it is completely normal! Dogs eating grass is quite common and this form of...

Did you decide to get a new pup over the course of the pandemic? You’re not alone! What do we need to set up our pandemic puppies for success? What’s the difference between a pandemic puppy and any other puppy?

Puppy training is one of the most important things you can do for your new fur-baby so it is very important to get a solid foundation set up as soon as you bring them home. Get ready with some dog treats, dog toys and lots of positivity.

You puppy should spend their first night as well as their puppy down time in an appropriate confinement space. This is an area set up for them to be as safe and stress free as possible. Remember that our pups learn every day through cause and effect.

The most important thing in working with a reactive dog is to find the underlying reasons or emotions behind the reactivity. Reactivity isn’t aggression, they are not mutually exclusive. Most commonly we see fear and frustration as the underlying reason your dog may be reacting.

How do you start? When should you start? It’s important that your pup learns some independence and to be alone, because the reality is, there will be times in your pup’s life where they have to be comfortable doing this.

I am sure you all have heard of the saying, “A dog is a man’s best friend”, if you haven’t, keep reading. All that said, for Sisu, it was a big, purple plush unicorn.

Beginning to desensitize certain stimuli while they are young can save you a lot of trouble in the long run avoiding a later anxious or aggressive dog. Start early with your pup. You want your dog to be comfortable with the handling of their feet, legs, belly, tails, ears, and bum.