How to Deal with a Mouthy Puppy    Part of bringing home a puppy is going through the house and moving everything you hold dear in life up out of their reach.  When puppies start ...

 5 Tips When Bringing Home Your New Dog    Your first dog home is an exciting and memorable time for every pet owner.  Meeting your new best friend, teaching them, playing with them, and watching ...

 The Importance of Puppy Socialization    The most common training problems in adult dogs are, surprisingly, the result of poor socialization during their puppy months.  Dogs that show aggression to other dogs, are afraid of ...

 Dogs at Play Are Hard at Work    You hear it all the time; socialize a new puppy to have a well-adjusted dog.  But, what does that mean?  Will puppies who grow up in social ...

 Barking: Different Vocalization in Dogs    Many first-time dog-owners are amazed at the range and expressiveness of dogs' barks, growls and whimpers.  Neighbors of dog-owners are even more amazed at the volume of dog vocalizations.  ...

 Can There Be Better Communication with Calming Signals?    On a beautiful sunny day, you take your dog to the local dog park.  Taking her off the leash once you close the gate, she immediately ...