Form A Neighborhood Pack Walk

With the warm weather and the sun shining, this is the perfect time to gather your neighbors and go on a joint pack walk. Socialization is a key component to a well-balanced dog. Read more

Get Involved In A New Summer Activity

It is so important to me to connect with nature and the summer has some of the best outdoor activities of all the seasons. If you are a fan of the water, you should try getting your dog to join you for a swim. It is one of the best forms of exercise because it’s easy on the joints... Read more

Volunteer Time At A Shelter. Talk To People.

I always say that world transformation begins with self transformation. To affect change around the world, we need to start with our own worlds. The simple act of going to your local shelter and volunteering your time, then telling others about your experience, will make waves of difference. Your positive energy will affect those at the shelter who are down and feeling hopeless. Read more

Assess Your Flea And Tick Regimen

Fleas and ticks are not only a major aggravation for humans, they can also be dangerous to your dog's health. Being prepared and knowing the facts is the best way to keep your dog and home disease-free and safe! Learn more about flea and tick prevention and treatment. Read more

Make Room For Change

Some things stay the same in life, but for the most part, life changes every day. If you always remain in your comfort zone, you can never get out to live the life that you were meant to live, and the same goes for your dog. Even if you just simply change the path you walk the dog, it can change their state of mind. Read more

Claim Your Space

Claiming space means using your body, your mind, and your energy to “own” what you would like to control. So if you dictate a room, area, or object off limits to your dog, you must commit to that space. And be sure to never pull an object away from your dog. Read more

Get Prepared For The Fourth Of July

Some dogs can deal with the sights and sounds of fireworks if they’ve been desensitized, like hunting dogs for example, who are familiar with the sounds and smells of gunshots and gunpowder. Read more

Visit A New Environment With Your Dog

All dogs love to explore – it’s part of their nature. When I see a dog that isn’t curious or using their nose or seems fearful or insecure, I know she has a problem. In most cases, working on a dog’s self-esteem will cure that and their explorative nature will come back. Read more

Take The Time To Build Your Dog’s Trust

Trust is the strongest bond you can have with your dog, but you can’t clock the process of building trust, especially with a fearful dog. It takes as long as it takes. So learn to be patient with your dog and gain that trust by being his pack leader, instead of his potential enabler. Read more

Check Out A Trainer's Certification

If you have chosen to use a trainer, be sure to thoroughly check their certification and qualifications. Having certification ensures that the person you hire has had to pass some minimum requirements, put in some hands-on hours with dogs, and do some studying. Certification also makes a trainer accountable to some basic standards and guidelines, which you can research. Read more