Bits & Blog
House Training 101
Whether you have brought home a new puppy or an adult dog, the first thing to teach them is house training.
Why am I coming home to urine or stool on the floor?
For some dogs, it did not matter how long they were alone, they eliminated inside no matter what.
Will I always need to confine my dog?
There may come a time when your dog is house trained and you may want to allow them more freedom.
Is it necessary to confine my dog when I leave and how would I teach my dog to be confined?
Young puppies and adolescent dogs may benefit from a designated spot in the house that is a restricted.
The pluses and minuses of dog parks: are they right for my dog and me?
Some dogs enjoy dog parks and some do not.
Making life more interesting for your canine friend: Enrichment toys
When dogs are left to their own devices, they often end up engaging in dog-like behaviors that may be fun for them but annoying for us.
Are some walks better than others?
You and your dog may walk for the same reasons or different reasons.
Did my dog rearrange my house?
After a period of lengthy togetherness, some dogs may get anxious when left alone.
The barking sounds like my dog is very upset
If your barking dog sounds upset when you are home, go to your dog and see what is upsetting them.
Bark, bark, bark! How is a person supposed to work?
One of the most common types of barking is alarm barking out windows or behind fences.
