If you’ve ever struggled to trim your dog’s nails, you’re not alone. Many dogs find nail trimming uncomfortable or even scary, and many owners find it stressful, too. Fortunately, there’s a fun, low-stress alternative that puts your dog in control—teaching them to file their own nails using a scratch board. A scratch board is...
In yesterday’s podcast episode, I answered five of the most common questions dog owners have about their dogs — covering health and wellness, behavior and training, emotions and stress, relationships and communication, and lifestyle and enrichment. For this week’s blog and newsletter, I’m diving into two more questions from the list — starting with...
Dogs are always talking — just not with words. Every wag, stretch, glance, and sigh is part of their language. When we learn how to “listen” to what they’re saying with their bodies, we can understand how they feel, help them feel safe, and even prevent problems before they start. Why Body Language Matters...