Teach Your Dog Not to React to the Doorbell

Teach Your Dog Not to React to the Doorbell

Most dog owners have learned that the number one trigger of chronic barking is the doorbell. Dogs react to the sound of a knock at the door or the doorbell as a way to alert us. While we may appreciate that our brave canines want to protect us, overreaction to people...
How to Cope with an Aggressive Dog

How to Cope with an Aggressive Dog

Living with an aggressive dog isn’t always easy. Canine aggression is one of the leading reasons why pets end up in shelters. Abnormal aggression occurs when the dog perceives a threat where it does not exist, like barking, growling and lunging toward unfamiliar...
Your Puppy’s First Grooming: How to Prepare

Your Puppy’s First Grooming: How to Prepare

If your puppy is getting shaggy, or needs a bath and nail trim, they may be ready for their first grooming session. Your puppy’s first grooming can come with a lot of uncertainty on how they will react, as well as some anxiety for your puppy. To help prepare them for...
How to Stop a Dog from Digging Up the Yard

How to Stop a Dog from Digging Up the Yard

Digging, like territorial spraying and barking, is a natural dog behavior – but one that we don’t necessarily appreciate. If your dog is digging up the yard, it can be an expensive and unsafe habit. It sets your dog up for a possible escape, and you will no...