Picking a name for your puppy can be tricky! You want to choose a name that’s creative, fits your dog well, and is easy for your dog to pick up on. How do you do that? Here are a few tips to help you understand how dogs perceive names and sounds and to give you [...]
In addition to the dog breeds that are stereotypically family-friendly, such as golden and Labrador retrievers (yes, the stereotypes are true!), here are some of the breeds known for being good with kids to consider if you’re looking for an addition to your family. They're all different, however, so make sure to do your research [...]
In episode 21, I discuss two different questions that have come in from a lot of listeners. Question1) what can I do to make my dog more comfortable during 4th of July fireworks? Question 2) what should I do if I’m out for a walk with my dog and a seemingly unfriendly, off-leash dog comes [...]
Do you brush your dog’s teeth? Maybe you’ve never felt the need to or you never thought you were supposed to in the first place, but experts highly recommend brushing your dog’s teeth daily or at least 2-3 times per week! It’s best to begin brushing your dog’s teeth at an early age to get [...]
Can dogs and other pets help relieve stress? If you’re a pet owner, your initial response may immediately be, yes! If you have a good relationship with your dog or cat, you probably feel a smile forming on your face just thinking about him or her. But what’s the science behind the effects a pet [...]
In episode 20, I interview Theresa Stern from Guide Dog for the Blind. Guide Dogs for the Blind is a world class service dog organization that provides fully trained service dogs, completely free of charge, for visually impaired people. We discuss the steps involved in applying to get a dog, as well as all the [...]
I interview Mandy Pleshaw from Pet Partners. Pet partners is the largest therapy dog organization in the country. We discuss the steps you can take to begin volunteering and doing therapy work with your dog. In this session: In this episode: Have you ever wanted to do therapy work with [...]
In this episode, in the puppy section, I take answer a listeners question about what to teach a puppy and when – sort of a puppy curriculum. In the training section, I give you a step by step plan to teach two dogs to not go after each other’s fetch toy. This solution also applies [...]
Many factors play into a dog's health, just like humans. Some particular breeds, however, are associated with fewer hereditary or genetic diseases, and fewer bone, skin, and coat problems than others. Your dog may not be a member of any of these breeds and still live a longer, healthier life than some that are. Many dogs of [...]
In this episode, in the puppy section, I give you a step by step protocol to teach your older puppy to meet and greet people without jumping, mouthing and going crazy. In the adult dog training section, I give you a step by step plan to teach your dog to be brave around objects that [...]