Dog Tips

Have you noticed how some dogs are calm and emotionally resilient, while others seem anxious, destructive, or hyperactive?For many dogs, the answer lies in their daily routine. Dogs crave routine. When they know what to expect, they feel safe and secure.This is why habits matter so much. In this post, you’ll learn: The Top 5 […]

One day your dog happily lounges across the room, absorbed in a good sniff. The next day, they will not leave your side.Your clingy dog follows you from room to room. They sit at your feet. They whine every time you close a door. They try to climb onto your lap whenever you sit down.Dog

Dogs love everyone. They always want to play with guests. Dogs are super friendly. Oh, and they have big wagging tails that can’t help but spread puppy joy wherever they go! Like us, dogs have boundaries, preferences, and emotional thresholds. Some dogs don’t like strangers. Some dogs are bothered by crowds. Others become overwhelmed around

Do you have a room that your dog just won’t set foot in? Does your pup stop at the threshold, peek inside, and then turn around to walk away?Seeing your dog act like this can feel bizarre—and a little hurtful. You clean that room. You spend time in that room. What’s wrong with it? Are

When we think about walks, we usually focus on the walk itself—the number of steps, the distance traveled, the calories burned. We think about how tired our dog will be afterward because, well, that’s what we’re taught. If you give your dog enough exercise, they’ll be good, right? Bark less? Chew less? Be less hyper?Wrong.

Every dog owner has lost a sock to their pup at some point. Whether you’ve dug it up in the yard, pulled it out of the couch cushions, or had it delivered like a proud hunting trophy, it’s pretty amusing… until it happens daily. Or worse—your pup swallows it. Sound familiar? You want to know

There are few noises more attention-grabbing than a dog barking at the door. It’s loud. It’s sharp. It feels sudden, scary, and frantic—and sometimes mortifying, especially if there’s clearly nothing there.But why do dogs bark at the door? If you’ve ever found yourself asking this question, you’re in good company. It’s actually one of the

It doesn’t get much more perplexing—or frustrating—than snapping on that leash and heading out the door, only to find your dog refusing to move forward. One minute, you have a pup who happily bounds out the door with you wherever you go. The next thing you know, they’re planting their feet and refusing to take

No matter how much you love watching dogs wrestle, chase each other, or tug on their favorite toys, the noises they make during playtime can catch you off guard. Growling, snarling, teeth chattering, snapping—dog owners learn to expect the unexpected. Dogs can make ferocious noises when they’re just horsing around. Why Dogs Growl While Playing

Every dog owner has surely asked themselves, “Why do dogs lick their paws so much?” at some point. Excessive paw licking is one of the most frequent concerns pet parents bring up when visiting the vet. Some dogs will occasionally lick their paws as part of normal grooming behavior. Others may lick their paws because