Training

The Sad Truth About Dogs and Babies (And How to Avoid Disaster) A while back, I saw a post in a parenting subreddit. A new dad wrote: “Our dog was always super sweet…until we brought home the baby.Now he won’t go near her. He just sulks in the corner.I tried putting her on the floor […]

Why dogs don’t come back…and how to fix it Lena never thought it would happen to her dog. Finn, her Border Collie, was perfect at recall. Until the squirrel. One second, Finn was trotting beside her. The next—gone. Sprinting full speed after a squirrel like his life depended on it. “Finn! Come!” she screamed. Nothing.

Should you punish your dog? Well… A few years ago, I met a guy named Rick who had a German Shepherd named Max. Max was a beautiful dog—big, smart, and full of energy. But there was a problem. “He’s stubborn,” Rick told me. “Won’t listen unless I get firm with him.” “Firm how?” I asked.

How to guarantee your dog ignores you Picture this: You come home after a long day. You open the front door, and there’s your adorable puppy—tail wagging, eyes wide… And looking guilty. You glance down and— Your favorite sneakers. Shredded. Again. This is the second pair of shoes she’s destroyed. And the worst part? You

Why Treats Make Naughty Dogs (And How to Fix It) This morning at the park, I watched a younger guy trying to teach his Cavapoo how to sit. Honestly… it was pretty funny. For me. Not for him. Because even though the Cavapoo “did what he was supposed to,” it’s going to cause the owner

Your Dog’s Secret Bathroom Habits This morning, I walked into the kitchen, half asleep, and nearly tripped over Moon in the darkness. “Why do you look so guilty?” I asked, raising an eyebrow. She was doing her typical “I did something bad” pose—head lowered, eyes looking up at me, tail between her legs, trying to