Rethinking what truly matters in your dog’s well-being. For generations, dog owners have been told that obedience training is the key to raising a “good dog.” Sit. Stay. Heel. Come, Down. These words have become the standard of success in dog ownership. But what if we’ve been focusing on the wrong thing? Here’s the...
The Off-Duty Hack is designed to create a predictable pattern for dogs who become over-excited, anxious, or reactive when guests come to the home. For many dogs, visitors are a highly charged event. Their reactions can range from ecstatic—bursting with joy at the prospect of a new friend—to deeply conflicted or fearful about “intruders.”...
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...