Bringing a new dog into the family is often an exciting time that many people look forward to. However, some people quickly come to learn...

We all love our dogs as if they were our own family and enjoy the time we spend with them; however, there are many times when we need to...

Your dog doesn’t have to be a source of stress or chaos around your home. While it may be easy to attribute your dog’s actions to...

Let's Address the Elephant in the Room It’s summer. The kids are home. The house is louder. The routines are looser. And somewhere in the...

What Everyone Gets Wrong About Dog Socialization It’s summer. The weather’s nice. And your neighbor suggests, “We should do a...

The Problem You Didn’t See Coming Summer hits. Kids are home. Guests pop in. Doors open more times than the fridge. And suddenly—your...

The Truth About Tired Dogs You put your dog through reps, play, and training all day. You assume they’re wiped out. But at 9:30 p.m.,...

Your Dog’s Trained—But What Happens Next? Three weeks ago, your dog was jumping, pulling, barking, or biting. Today, they’re holding...

The dog is trained. Place holds are solid. Recall is reliable. Crate time is calm. You’ve done the reps, the pressure work, and the...

We’ve all heard it: “My dog just needs to run it off." “If I take him to the field for 30 minutes, he’s wiped.” “She’s wild because she...

What We're Talking About Summer doesn’t ask for permission—it just rolls in with 100° heat, thunderheads on the horizon, and fireworks...

What We're Talking About You’ve probably heard it before: “Summer is when everything falls apart.” Routines go out the window. Kids are...

The Summer Surge No One Talks About More daylight. More walks. More chaos. Summer feels like the perfect season to get your dog out...

The Summer Slump: When Progress Feels Like It’s Disappearing You did the training. Your dog was holding Place, walking calmly on leash,...

Summer’s here. Your bags are packed. Your Airbnb’s dog-friendly. You even picked the hotel because it has a pet station and a grassy...

The Summer Social Spiral Summer is supposed to be fun. Pool days, beach trips, backyard barbecues—it’s a dream season for memories. But...

The Backyard Lie We’ve All Believed You open the door. Your dog bolts into the backyard. Tail wagging. Sun shining. And you think,...

Welcome to the Season of Risk Summer is supposed to be freedom season—long walks, backyard barbecues, poolside hangs with your dog at...

Let’s be honest: dog training isn’t always inspirational. Sometimes, it feels like you’re failing. You’ve followed the program. Practiced...

Every dog owner loves to brag, “He’s just so smart!” And it’s true—some dogs can open doors, figure out puzzles, and learn new commands...