How to Prepare to Evacuate Quickly With Your Dog: The Bare Minimums Nobody wants to think about the day they might have to leave home in a hurry. But if you live in Southwest Florida, hurricane season isn’t a hypothetical. Every year, from June through November, there’s a real chance you could be asked to… Continue reading How to Prepare to Evacuate Quickly With Your Dog: The Bare Minimums
Month: December 2023
Bernese Mountain Dogs: What You Should Know Before Bringing One Home
Bernese Mountain Dogs: What You Should Know Before Bringing One Home Few breeds turn heads quite like a Bernese Mountain Dog. That striking tricolor coat, the gentle expression, the sheer size of them: it’s easy to see why people fall for this breed on sight. But a dog this special deserves a little homework before… Continue reading Bernese Mountain Dogs: What You Should Know Before Bringing One Home
So You’re Thinking About a Siberian Husky?
So You’re Thinking About a Siberian Husky? Every breed comes with its own personality, its own quirks, and its own list of “nobody warned me about this” surprises. Part of doing right by a dog — and by yourself — is knowing what you’re actually signing up for before you fall for a cute face… Continue reading So You’re Thinking About a Siberian Husky?
Thinking About a Golden Retriever? Here’s What You Should Know First
Thinking About a Golden Retriever? Here’s What You Should Know First Bringing a dog into your life is exciting — there’s really nothing quite like it. But choosing which dog deserves just as much thought as deciding to get one at all. With well over a hundred recognized breeds, temperament varies enormously from one to… Continue reading Thinking About a Golden Retriever? Here’s What You Should Know First
How to Actually Socialize Your Puppy (Hint: It’s Not What You Think)
How to Actually Socialize Your Puppy (Hint: It’s Not What You Think) If you’ve got a puppy, you’ve probably already heard from everyone and their neighbor how critical it is to “socialize” them early. But what does that actually mean — and what does doing it well really look like? Here’s the misconception that trips… Continue reading How to Actually Socialize Your Puppy (Hint: It’s Not What You Think)
Is Your Dog Driving You Crazy? Here’s What You Might Be Missing
Is Your Dog Driving You Crazy? Here’s What You Might Be Missing Dogs are wonderful. They make us laugh, give us someone to talk to when nothing else makes sense, and drag us outside for fresh air even on days we’d rather stay on the couch. And yet — sometimes they make us want to… Continue reading Is Your Dog Driving You Crazy? Here’s What You Might Be Missing
How to Teach Your Dog to Greet Guests Calmly (Instead of Losing Their Mind at the Door)
How to Teach Your Dog to Greet Guests Calmly (Instead of Losing Their Mind at the Door) When someone knocks on your door, what actually happens? Does your dog handle it like a pro, or does the doorbell trigger a full meltdown of barking, jumping, and you apologizing to your guests before they’ve even made… Continue reading How to Teach Your Dog to Greet Guests Calmly (Instead of Losing Their Mind at the Door)
How to Make Vet Visits Less Stressful for Your Dog
How to Make Vet Visits Less Stressful for Your Dog If you own a dog, you’ve been to the vet’s office more than once — that’s just part of the deal. Watching your dog feel miserable or hurting is bad enough on its own. It’s worse when the person who’s actually there to help them… Continue reading How to Make Vet Visits Less Stressful for Your Dog
How to Stop Your Dog From Pulling on the Leash: 6 Tips for a Better Walk
How to Stop Your Dog From Pulling on the Leash: 6 Tips for a Better Walk Owning a dog changes your life in ways people without one can’t really picture. It also comes with real responsibilities, and daily walks are one of the big ones. A good walk is one of the best ways to… Continue reading How to Stop Your Dog From Pulling on the Leash: 6 Tips for a Better Walk
5 Skills Every Dog Should Know (Beyond the Fun Tricks)
5 Skills Every Dog Should Know (Beyond the Fun Tricks) Dogs are capable of learning an impressive range of things — agility, herding, scent work, trick after trick after trick. They’re genuinely brilliant animals. And if you’re anything like me, the second you brought your dog home, you couldn’t wait to start on the fun… Continue reading 5 Skills Every Dog Should Know (Beyond the Fun Tricks)
Why Your Dog Isn’t Listening: 4 Common Reasons (and How to Fix Them)
Why Your Dog Isn’t Listening: 4 Common Reasons (and How to Fix Them) Ever wonder if your dog has selective hearing? You know they can hear you, you’re pretty sure they understand you, and yet they respond about as well as a brick wall. You call “come,” and instead your dog takes off in the… Continue reading Why Your Dog Isn’t Listening: 4 Common Reasons (and How to Fix Them)
Adopt Don’t Shop – Is it really your best option?
Adopt Don’t Shop – Is it really your best option? So you’ve decided to add a dog to your family — that’s exciting. And now comes the next big decision: where does this dog actually come from? The moment you mention you’re getting a dog, someone’s going to tell you to “adopt, don’t shop.” It’s… Continue reading Adopt Don’t Shop – Is it really your best option?