One thing I’ve learned, over and over again, in all my years working with dogs is this: every single breed comes with instinctual characteristics written into their DNA. These instincts
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Thinking About Getting a Puppy? Here’s What to Know Before You Bring One HomeThinking About Getting a Puppy? Here’s What to Know Before You Bring One Home
I’ve been raising puppies my whole life. My dad was a dog trainer and breeder of hunting dogs, and at the age of 14, I raised my first litter from
Spooky Season Safety: Keeping Your Dog Happy and Safe on HalloweenSpooky Season Safety: Keeping Your Dog Happy and Safe on Halloween
Halloween is such a fun time of year — costumes, treats, laughter, and community events fill the season with excitement. But for many dogs, the sights and sounds of Halloween
The October Calm Challenge: 5 Behaviors to Help Your Dog Through the HolidaysThe October Calm Challenge: 5 Behaviors to Help Your Dog Through the Holidays
The holiday season is full of excitement — trick-or-treaters ringing the doorbell, family gatherings, delicious meals on the counter, and a busy schedule that keeps you out more than usual.
The Power of Long Lead Training: Freedom, Safety, and Enrichment for Your DogThe Power of Long Lead Training: Freedom, Safety, and Enrichment for Your Dog
One of my favorite things to do is walk through a field with my dog on a long lead. There’s something grounding about it—breathing in the fresh air, feeling
Finding Comfort and Creativity During Recovery – Lessons from My Dogs and Their StuffiesFinding Comfort and Creativity During Recovery – Lessons from My Dogs and Their Stuffies
Today marks four weeks since my full knee replacement. I’ll be honest – this journey has been rougher and slower than I expected. Between pharmacy mix-ups, delays in getting
Be Your Dog’s Voice: Moose’s Story & Why Advocacy MattersBe Your Dog’s Voice: Moose’s Story & Why Advocacy Matters
I’ve been studying dog body language since I was a kid-even before I knew that’s what I was doing. Back when my dad was training field dogs to hunt,
Why Proper Puppy Socialization Matters – And What Happens When It Goes WrongWhy Proper Puppy Socialization Matters – And What Happens When It Goes Wrong
Pretty much everyone knows that when you get a new puppy, you should socialize them. But socialization goes far beyond just introducing your puppy to other dogs and people.
Helping Dinky: A Journey From Stress to SafetyHelping Dinky: A Journey From Stress to Safety
I recently met Dinky, a one-year-old Havanese, at Lucky Pups Dog Rescue in Abington, Pennsylvania. Dinky was surrendered by his former family, who had two small children. As with
My Journey into Dog Fostering: How It All BeganMy Journey into Dog Fostering: How It All Began
I didn’t set out to become a dog foster parent—I originally wanted to raise a puppy for a service dog organization. I reached out to multiple programs, but many
