Jun 27, 2017 | dog training
Moving is stressful for everyone, including pets. Dogs are creatures of habit that thrive on routine and familiarity. So, when their comfort zone suddenly begins to shift as you pack up one home to prepare for another, dogs can become anxious and exhibit unexpected...
Jun 21, 2017 | dog training
A dog’s temperament is essentially the dog’s general attitude toward people and other animals, and is a result of both inherited and environmental factors. Temperament testing in dogs is most commonly conducted for breeders and rescue organizations, but it can be...
Jun 21, 2017 | dog training
Every June we celebrate dogs in the office with Take Your Dog to Work Day. While office life isn’t possible (or ideal) for every dog, it can be a pretty great perk. Thinking about taking your dog to work? To make it a success for you, your dog, and your co-workers,...
Jun 20, 2017 | dog training
Thinkstock Digging in the carpet may be your dog’s way of releasing stress. What is it about carpet that seems to incite some dogs to want to ‘dig to China’? Do you cringe when you hear the telltale scrape of canine toenails furiously trying to scratch their way...
Jun 20, 2017 | dog training
Fear, stress and anxiety are at the root of many problem behaviors in cats and dogs — and in some cases, human behavior is the direct cause of a pet’s actions. Many pet owners fail to understand this, though, and instead blame the dog or cat for the “bad” behavior. In...
Jun 20, 2017 | dog training
Our friendly, happy puppy hates having his fur brushed — he will run and hide when he sees the brush come out. What can we do to get him used to being groomed? Dogs tend to remember experiences that are painful, scary or otherwise upsetting, especially if the negative...
