Like many parents this time of year, we’ve got “back-to-school” on the brain. But we’re not talking about grammar and long division. We’re referring to puppy training classes. If you’ve just added a cute little canine to your pack, read …
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Dogs are nothing if not entertaining. Their goofy personalities and silly antics undoubtedly make you smile. But sometimes you may watch your pup and wonder: “why does my dog do that?” Let’s take some of the mystery out of your …
As a new dog owner, one of your first—and most important—goals should be to potty-train your puppy. After all, no one likes a mess on the living room rug. In theory, potty training is a straightforward task: You just have …
As we begin to see businesses reopening and COVID-19 restrictions lifting, it seems the end of extreme social distancing might finally be in sight. And though you may be quite ready to venture outside your home, an empty house could …
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With shelter-in-place mandates, unfamiliar work arrangements, and economic upheaval, COVID-19 has flipped life upside down for most of us. And it turns out, the impact isn’t limited to humans. Social distancing is hard for dogs, too. In fact, many pet …
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Summer is over, and the kids are firmly back in their school routines. Why not take a cue from the teachers in their classrooms and use this time of year to recommit to dog obedience training? We often think about …
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On Mother’s Day, we wrote a post explaining some of the biological and instinctual reasons mother dogs are so good at taking care of their puppies. As we turn our attention to Father’s Day, the story is a little different. …
There are few things sweeter than a mother dog tending to her puppies. It’s hard to imagine giving birth to a litter of puppies and somehow knowing just what to do to take care of them all. And yet, mother …
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