A reactive dog can be a huge burden for even the most seasoned pet parents. Having suffered the consequences first hand, I can tell you there is no upside to letting your pet’s reactivity stand no matter how challenging it seems to break that pattern and desensitize them to triggers. Based on my experience of…
So, the last time I told you all about the time my humans came calling. So, after mama human lifted me in her arms and told me we were going home, we got into what they called a car. At first, she just held me in her arms while daddy human drove and kid human…
Dogs are smart, intelligent creatures. And they have an inherent need to please their owners (well, most of them anyway). This makes them highly trainable. Why stop at basic commands when you can teach your pet a whole host of fun tricks that will have anyone gasping in awe. Intrigued? Let’s explore some fun dog…
Of the myriad aspects of canine training that you will take on as a pet parent, the most crucial perhaps is to train a dog to listen. Not just during training sessions or in controlled environments but in every conceivable setting. Without it, any amount of effort, time, and resources you invest in dog training…
Picking out a name for your furry baby is one of the big, exciting milestones in your journey as a pet parent. If that furry baby is an adorable, floofy German Shepherd, the possibilities are endless. After all, there isn’t a name these majestic babies can’t pull off. To help narrow down the choices for…
While training your pet to walk on a lead is essential to raising a well-adjusted dog, it’s also true that our furry babies love nothing more than running with abandon, feeling the wind on their faces, and soaking up the sun. To make sure your pet can enjoy these little joys (in the right environments,…
I’ve named my GSD babies Liger, Adolf, and Drogon. Liger was lion-hearted, Adolf, a noble giant, and Drogon is fierce and devoted, just like his screen counterpart. Do names a personality maketh? I couldn’t say. But when it comes to badass dog names for males, I sure know how to pick them. To help fellow…
You and your dog speak entirely different languages. When you take on the role of a pet parent, it becomes absolutely crucial that you bridge that gap. This is key to raising well-adjusted dogs and building a strong bond with your canine companion. And dog training commands are integral to that process. That’s because while…
Dog potty training must top your list of things to do as a pet parent. When done right, puppy house training or even potty training older dogs can be the easiest training tasks to take on with your furry baby. So much so, that I wouldn’t peg figuring out how to potty train a puppy…
Our furry bundles of joy come into our lives, bringing along unconditional love, hilarious antics, a lot of responsibility, and checklists. As a pet parent, you will spend much of your time, especially the first few weeks, fussing over your four-legged baby and ensuring they have everything they need. While picking out bowls, beds, and…