How Long Will It Take To Train My Dog?
Written By: Courtney Case
"How long will it take to train my dog?” This is a completely reasonable question that almost every client asks me as a professional dog trainer. The answer varies depending on the people in the household, the dog(s) and the situation. What I can always say is, “to a certain extent, you never stop training.”
The truth is, training isn’t a thing we do with our dogs and then stop doing one day because they “know better.” A mature dog has roughly the mental capacity of a toddler. Not to anthropomorphize too much, but we don’t expect toddlers to remember everything we teach them in every situation, and we shouldn’t expect our dogs to always know what to do. Even a dog without special needs like behavior issues is going to need the occasional reminder of what we want in certain situations and is (hopefully) being rewarded for that behavior. Dogs are living, breathing, decision making animals and sometimes they’re going to get distracted, forget things, and want to do things you don’t want them to do.
Why Natural Flea and Tick Prevention is Safer for Your Dog (and the Planet)
Written By: Jessica L. Fisher
When it comes to protecting our dogs from fleas and ticks, many pet parents reach for conventional flea and tick medications. However, these products often contain neurotoxins—chemicals designed to disrupt the nervous systems of pests—that can pose significant risks to our pets and the environment. Before diving into natural alternatives, let’s explore the potential dangers associated with these chemical treatments.The mechanism of action is also greatly misunderstood. Most people believe that by using chemical flea and tick medications they are preventing fleas and ticks from biting their dog or cat. This isn’t the case! Whether you are using a topical or oral medication, they are only effective in killing the flea or the tick after they bite your pet. Natural alternatives are actual repellants, keeping pests away from your pet.
Separation Anxiety Specialists Wish Pet Parents Knew…
Written By: Lauren Sorensen
Many people believe that when their dogs act destructively when left alone, they’re deliberately trying to spite us or are being “naughty.” It’s easy to fall into this way of thinking when our dogs' behavior becomes inconvenient for us. After all, this was not part of your plan for your dog's life—or yours, for that matter. But what if I told you this perspective is not just wrong but actually counterproductive?