All About Ear Infections (and how to clean your dog’s ears)
What is an ear infection? An ear infection is inflammation of the dog’s inner ear, commonly caused by bacteria or yeast. Who can get an ear infection? Some breeds, particularly those with large, floppy or hairy ears like Cocker Spaniels, Golden Retrievers, or Old...
Life in a Wild Dog Pack (and how it relates to our pet dogs) Part II
If you haven't already, start by reading Part I of this article. Even though your dog is domesticated, they still think in the same ways that a dog in the wild would think. Your family is their pack, and so they want to be with the family, follow the family around,...
Life in a Wild Dog Pack (And How it Relates to Our Pet Dogs)
Life in a Wild Dog Pack (And how it relates to us and our pet dogs) PART I Pack Mentality Dogs have an ingrained pack mentality, and it is one of the greatest natural forces shaping their behavior. They are programmed to want to be with the pack, follow the...
The #1 Most Important Thing to Teach Your Dog (And Why)
What is the most important thing to teach your dog? Is it to come when called? To be friendly? To be quiet? Although those things are all important, they are not the most important thing for them to learn. The most important thing for your dog to learn is bite...
Skijoring: The Perfect Winter Adventure with Your Dog
Skijoring is a winter sport where a person on cross country skis is pulled by a horse or a dog. The word is Norwegian and means ski driving. Skijoring used to be a mode of travel in winter, but is now a competitive sport. For the purposes of this article, we...
The ‘No Pull’ Dog Walking Technique
Walking your dog is tons of fun! You get exercise, fresh air, get to see sights around the great outdoors, and best of all, spend quality time with your pooch! And it has so many benefits for your dog! But if your dog drags you around, won’t go forward, or...