All Things Dog

Snowed in after the storm? Expert trainer Laura Sharkey shares indoor activities to keep your dog exercised, happy, and mentally stimulated at home.

Ready to see a change in your dog’s behavior? Don’t go straight to training! Learn about management—another powerful tool of behavior change.

Professional dog walking is a rapidly growing but unregulated field. How do you choose a the right dog walker?

As school comes to a close for the year it’s time for summer vacations. Who is going to take care of the dog? How to choose boarding options

Following an excellent post by Clarendon Animal Care, learn how you can help your your dog have a great experience at their veterinary visit.

January is National Train Your Dog Month! Training your dog for just five minutes a day can upgrade your dog’s education and responsiveness.

The holiday season is upon us, and while the holidays can be full of joy and wonder, they can also be full of stress and anxiety.

We debunk some common dog training myths, like whether playing tug makes dogs aggressive, and if dogs just want to please us.

You’re ready to choose a new dog or puppy! Do a puppy or adult? What other factors should you consider in your decision?

Teaching tricks is great for dogs. It provides them with both mental and physical stimulation and helps create a stronger working relationship between the dog and the handler. One of the best ways to help your dog perform basic obedience skills better is to spend some time teaching trick behaviors. We know that the more […]

The Association of Pet Dog Trainers (APDT) is hosting the 5th annual “Train Your Dog Month”. The focus for this year is basic training.