The Perfect Pup

Train the Dog in Front of You - The Missing Piece to Improved Behavior [final episode]

This is the final Perfect Pup Episode (at least for the foreseeable future). Thank you SO much for all of your support over the years! The world is full of conflicting i

Beyond the Clock: Vital Lessons Learned from the Slowest Dog at WKC Agility

The caliber and talent of dogs competing at the Westminster Kennel Club Dog Show is top-notch. Most of these dogs (and their humans) practice, compete, and work for mont

How to Clean a Puppy Without Bathing: 3 Effective Techniques

There are many instances where you need to learn how to clean a puppy without bathing! Maybe they’re scared of water, they have a wound that can’t go underwater, or you

How to Train a Dog Faster: 5 Daily Hacks for Quicker Learning

Learning ways to train a dog faster is advantageous for you AND your pup! As you improve your skills as the teacher, it will in turn improve your dog’s ability to more q

How to Clean Dog Paws: After Walks, Muddy & Before Coming Inside

The most important way I’ve kept my house clean (with multiple dogs) is by cleaning my dog’s paws after each walk. While it may sound like a lot of work, it takes just a

Dog Recall Training: 7 Tips, Games & Techniques for a Strong Recall

Focusing on a dog’s recall training should be at the top of every pup parent’s to-do list! Not only can it keep your dog safe and give you peace of mind, but it ultimat

Dog Euthanasia at Home: A Complete Guide & Personal Experience

This is truly the last topic I want to write about, but I know how important it is and hopefully, it can help at least one person in this painful process. I want to provi

Should You Let Your Dog Sleep in Your Bed? 3 Pros & Cons of Co-Sleeping With a Dog

Stumble into any community or group of pup parents (online or in person) and you’ll likely hear the debate about whether you should let your dog sleep in your bed! Some

How Much Freedom Should a Puppy Have? 3 Examples to Help You Decide

When wondering how much freedom a puppy should have, remember this… The more freedom you give, the more opportunities you give a puppy to make mistakes. Mistakes? That

LIMA Dog Training and The Humane Hierarchy, Explained with Examples

There are two principles and concepts that completely changed my understanding of training and raising a well-mannered dog. LIMA dog training and The Humane Hierarchy. T

Why Do Dogs Scoot on Their Butts?

All dogs have butts. And similarly, many dogs will at one point or another scoot on their butt across the floor, grass, or even sidewalk (yep, it happens). While this be

Xylitol & Dogs: Poisoning, Symptoms, & Common Foods with Xylitol

While many people know grapes and chocolate are dangerous for dogs, did you know xylitol is poisonous for dogs too?! The artificial sweetener xylitol can cause major hea

Your Brain’s Best Friend? It Might Be Your Dog

Feeling sluggish? Not feeling mentally alert? Struggling to make decisions? You may just need to pet a dog… At least, that’s what the initial findings from a group of r

How Many Times a Day Should You Walk a Dog? Focus on THIS Instead

While you may be wanting to know how many times a day you should walk your dog, I want to convince you in this article to think about this question differently! Before y

Do Dogs Feel Guilt? Hint: Social Media is Lying to You

You come home to a chewed-up shoe, see your dog avoiding eye contact or making themself look small, and wonder… do dogs feel guilt? 🤔 The vast majority of pup parents be

Running With Your Dog: 9 Essential Tips in a No-Nonsense Guide

Running with your dog can be a very effective way to improve the health and happiness of your pup and you, the human! While jogging can be relatively straightforward, ad

What’s Causing a Million Dogs to be Relinquished to Shelters Each Year?

The choice to relinquish a dog to a shelter is often one that weighs heavily on the pup parent. It is in most cases seen as a last resort, and often one they’d rather not

How Stereotypes Hurt Your Dog (and Their Training)

While most of us know the damage stereotypes can do to us humans, what role do they play for our pups?! We often put “labels” and stereotypes on our dogs that ultimately

5 Unique Household Dog Items That'll Make Your Life 100x Easier

While most of our homes or apartments have the dog staples like a bed, water bowl, and toys, there are some truly unique dog household items that’ll make your life about

What Do Therapy Dogs Actually Do? An Interview with Monica Callahan (10+ Years of Therapy Dog Work)

While most of us have heard the term ‘therapy dog’, what therapy dogs actually do remains a bit of a mystery to many! In this episode, I’ll be interviewing Monica Callah