Dog Training

TLDR – Dogs are family. As such, I love taking the time to make sure that they have everything they need to be happy – which includes having a great place to call home. Below is a collection of my favorite rustic dog house designs. From timber cabins to backyard treehouses, there is something here […]

If you’re a dog parent, you know how wonderful — and trying — it can be to live with a canine companion. After years of trial and error with my own pups, I’ve learned that some of the best dog owner hacks are actually insanely simple. Whether you’re trying to rinse the filth off your

Have you ever watched your dog do something inexplicably strange and wondered what on earth they were thinking? Maybe they suddenly positioned themselves between you and another person, or they started acting skittish the second someone passed by your window. I used to dismiss all these strange quirks as just dog behavior until I sat

Let’s be honest: owning a dog is one of the best things you’ll ever do in life. Having those adorable furry beings wag their tails at you, stare you down with their loving eyes, and shower you with kisses is something I cherish every day. However, being a dog parent also means we can make

Does your dog follow you everywhere? Do you turn around and see your furry friend right behind you? Can’t even use the bathroom without your dog camped out at the door? Yeah, welcome to the club, friend. Dogs following their humans is a trait most dog owners can relate to, but it can still drive

Humans love lists. We organize things into lists to remember important information. Lists can be handy tools that make large amounts of data easy to read and digest. Some lists are sillier than others. “5 Surprising Things Dogs Understand About Humans” is a great list. It tells us about the depth of the human-dog bond

There are few things more frustrating than a dog who whines constantly.Whether they whine when you leave the room, whine at mealtime, whine for attention, or just whine all the time for no discernible reason, incessant puppy whining can test anyone’s patience. You want your dog to communicate with you. But holy smokes—do they ever

It may seem cute or humorous at first, but then it might start to feel like your dog is ignoring you or being disrespectful. Rest assured, if your dog sleeps with his backside pointed directly at you, they are not trying to be rude.Dogs communicate in many different ways that we do not always understand.

Maybe it feels impossible to teach your dog to relax inside your house. Your dog zooms through your living room. They bark wildly every time the doorbell rings. They pace all over the house, unable to settle down. It can be hard to know how to teach calm behavior indoors (dogs), but there’s no denying

Pet parents are great at spotting signs that our dogs are physically sick. We notice when their appetites change, when their energy levels are low, and we make vet appointments to get them checked out. But when your dog is emotionally overloaded, recognizing the signs can be tricky. Stress, anxiety, and emotional buildup happen in