For some dogs, this world is a big, scary swamp of unknown dangers and unpredictable monsters around every corner. For others, it is a world of opportunity and

Snake-avoidance training can be a lifesaver for dogs that live among venomous snakes. A common way to train snake avoidance is to pair a strong aversive, like an electric

Challenge: a hearing-impaired dog Do you care for a deaf dog? Have you ever had the opportunity to work with a deaf dog? I had not—until Blanca. In

How did that happen? One day, I woke up and my Labrador, Zam, was old. It happened that quickly. Suddenly, his eyesight and hearing weren’t that great anymore.

Necessity Made Fun There is no way around it. Puppies and dogs need to visit the veterinarian. And, for certain pups, visit the groomer as well. The process

Looking to keep your pup active and entertained when the weather is not cooperating? Well, here is a fun indoor activity that is also budget-friendly. All you need

Visiting the groomer or vet can be a tense experience for both the guardian and the dog, especially if the environment has stressful associations and outcomes. At my

A recall can save your dog’s life. It can stop her from running in front of a car, or from chasing an animal into the woods. It can

Aren’t you beautiful! Imagine a life where your dog loves being groomed. When you pull out the brush or nail trimmers, your dog comes running—just as if you

Road warriors If you’re a runner (and even if you aren’t), you may have considered running with your dog. Including your dog in runs can be a great

Clipping, snipping, brushing, poking… Pets have to tolerate not-so-pleasant procedures during grooming or veterinary care. But it’s hard to convince a feisty Fido that it’s great fun to

Happy New Year! When you make your New Year’s resolutions this year, why not include your dog? Popular resolutions such as “get more exercise” can easily include the