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The Perfect Pup
Being a dog parent is tough. Between vet visits, selecting the right food and treats, and of course, training a well-behaved dog, it can be OVERWHELMING! Our goal with this podcast is to give you actionable, easy-to-understand, and well-thought-out tips and advice to make your daily dog-parenting li...
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Train the Dog in Front of You - The Missing Piece to Improved Behavior [final episode]
This is the final Perfect Pup Episode (at least for the foreseeable future). Thank you SO much for all of your support over the years!
Beyond the Clock: Vital Lessons Learned from the Slowest Dog at WKC Agility
The caliber and talent of dogs competing at the Westminster Kennel Club Dog Show is top-notch.
Most of these dogs (and their humans) prac...
How to Clean a Puppy Without Bathing: 3 Effective Techniques
There are many instances where you need to learn how to clean a puppy without bathing!
Maybe they’re scared of water, they have a...
How to Train a Dog Faster: 5 Daily Hacks for Quicker Learning
Learning ways to train a dog faster is advantageous for you AND your pup!
As you improve your skills as the teacher, it will in turn impr...
How to Clean Dog Paws: After Walks, Muddy & Before Coming Inside
The most important way I’ve kept my house clean (with multiple dogs) is by cleaning my dog’s paws after each walk.
While it may so...
Dog Recall Training: 7 Tips, Games & Techniques for a Strong Recall
Focusing on a dog’s recall training should be at the top of every pup parent’s to-do list!
Not only can it keep your dog safe and...
Dog Euthanasia at Home: A Complete Guide & Personal Experience
This is truly the last topic I want to write about, but I know how important it is and hopefully, it can help at least one person in this painful proc...
Should You Let Your Dog Sleep in Your Bed? 3 Pros & Cons of Co-Sleeping With a Dog
Stumble into any community or group of pup parents (online or in person) and you’ll likely hear the debate about whether you should let your dog sleep...
How Much Freedom Should a Puppy Have? 3 Examples to Help You Decide
When wondering how much freedom a puppy should have, remember this…
The more freedom you give, the more opportunities you give a p...
LIMA Dog Training and The Humane Hierarchy, Explained with Examples
There are two principles and concepts that completely changed my understanding of training and raising a well-mannered dog. LIMA dog training and The...
Why Do Dogs Scoot on Their Butts?
All dogs have butts. And similarly, many dogs will at one point or another scoot on their butt across the floor, grass, or even sidewalk (yep, it happ...
Xylitol & Dogs: Poisoning, Symptoms, & Common Foods with Xylitol
While many people know grapes and chocolate are dangerous for dogs, did you know xylitol is poisonous for dogs too?!
The artificia...
Your Brain’s Best Friend? It Might Be Your Dog
Feeling sluggish? Not feeling mentally alert? Struggling to make decisions?
You may just need to pet a dog…
At...
How Many Times a Day Should You Walk a Dog? Focus on THIS Instead
While you may be wanting to know how many times a day you should walk your dog, I want to convince you in this article to think about this question di...
Do Dogs Feel Guilt? Hint: Social Media is Lying to You
You come home to a chewed-up shoe, see your dog avoiding eye contact or making themself look small, and wonder… do dogs feel guilt? 🤔
The vast...
Running With Your Dog: 9 Essential Tips in a No-Nonsense Guide
Running with your dog can be a very effective way to improve the health and happiness of your pup and you, the human!
While jogging can be relat...
What’s Causing a Million Dogs to be Relinquished to Shelters Each Year?
The choice to relinquish a dog to a shelter is often one that weighs heavily on the pup parent. It is in most cases seen as a last resort, and often o...
How Stereotypes Hurt Your Dog (and Their Training)
While most of us know the damage stereotypes can do to us humans, what role do they play for our pups?!
We often put “labels” and stereotypes on...
5 Unique Household Dog Items That'll Make Your Life 100x Easier
While most of our homes or apartments have the dog staples like a bed, water bowl, and toys, there are some truly unique dog household items that’ll m...
What Do Therapy Dogs Actually Do? An Interview with Monica Callahan (10+ Years of Therapy Dog Work)
While most of us have heard the term ‘therapy dog’, what therapy dogs actually do remains a bit of a mystery to many!
In this episode, I’ll be i...
It's Okay If Your Dog Can't Handle Public Spaces
While the idea of taking your pup with you to all the dog-friendly restaurants, cafes, and stores can seem extremely enticing, some dogs just aren’t b...
Dog Mom (& Dad) Guilt: Why It Happens & What To Do
I’m here to tell you first and foremost, dog mom (or dad) guilt is totally normal.
Let that sink in for a second…
Is Your Attention Accidentally Reinforcing "Bad" Dog Behavior?
While we often think of food as a dog’s strongest reinforcement, your attention (eye contact, petting/scratches, talking, etc) can be almost as strong...
Why Do Dogs Jump On You? 5 Interesting Explanations & 3 Tips to Stop It
While jumping can seem cute when you have a small puppy, it drastically changes when that little pup turns into a full-grown dog. Understanding why do...
Trying to Train While 'Bad' Behaviors Happen? Try This Instead
Too often as pup parents, we try to fix or train “bad” behaviors while they are happening.
Unfortunately, we often feel overwhelmed, embarrassed...
How Many Treats Per Day for a Dog? How to Calculate for Your Pup!
Treats are part of every dog’s life, but how many treats per day can your dog have?!
54% of dogs are either overweight or obese. A...
Dogs Are Opportunists: The Real Root of "Bad Behavior"
The next time you’re tempted to think your pup is being “naughty, bad, or disrespectful”, it may help to remember that dogs are opportunists.
Why Do Dogs Sniff Butts? 7 Fascinating Things to Know About Backside Sniffs
I remember being a young dog sitter and taking the dog on a walk, seeing him sniff a dog’s butt, and alarmingly wondering to myself ‘WHY do dogs sniff...
How Dogs Can Improve (or Damage) Our Mental Health: An Interview with Chrissy Lawler Licensed Therapist
Dogs can play a huge role in our mental health journey. But, is it always “improvements”?!
I sat down with Chrissy Lawler, a licen...
Dog Harness vs Collar: 5 Pros and Cons of Each
Wherever you interact with other pup parents, you’ve probably experienced the harness vs collar debate.
While it comes down to you...
3 Dog Training Books EVERY Pup Parent Should Read + 3 Bonus Reads
While online learning is valuable beyond compare, there’s something to be said about education through physical books (or ebooks if you must 😜). On t...
15 Summer Safety Tips for Dogs + 3 Bonus Hacks for Dogs in the City
Imagine wearing a jacket all day long in the middle of July… That’s essentially what our dogs do!
And unfortunately, dog heat str...
Dog Microchips: A Complete Guide
Every year millions of pets are lost or run away. And unfortunately, not having a dog microchip makes it 2.4x LESS likely that you’ll be reunited with...
Life Hack: ALWAYS Have Puppy Pads, Here's Why
Some things in life are never fun. Like, cleaning up dog vomit.
But, by using a simple item like puppy pads, you can make that cle...
Why Do Puppies Bite So Much?!? 9 Ways to Explain the Nipping & Biting
After about the 73rd puppy bite of the day, I looked down at my bloodied hands and wondered aloud… WHY do puppies bite so much?!
I...
Is Crate Training Necessary? 17 Pros & Cons of Crate Training a Dog
In the vast majority of cases, crate training is extremely beneficial. But is it necessary..?
Many pup parents questioning the nec...
THE Essential Puppy Potty Training Tip
Often the first thing new pup parents search for is puppy potty training tips (no one wants to clean pee from their carpet constantly).
...
How Long Does It Take to Train a Puppy? Plus, 5 Factors That Speed Up Puppy Learning
One of the most common questions in our private online community is “how long does it take to train a puppy”. Often, that wonder is accompanied by the...
You're a Better Pup Parent Than You Think - Here's Why
You’re a better pup parent than you think.
And in this article, I’ll tell you exactly why I believe that to be true.
We’ll also talk abou...
5 Ways to Be a Responsible Dog Parent (and Good Citizen)
While there are many many ways to raise a pup, there are generally agreed-upon ways to be a responsible dog parent! And being a responsible pup parent...