Low-Cost Enrichment Through Shaping
Shelters can be a stressful environment for dogs. Fortunately, there are simple, low-cost enrichment activities that can be implemented to…
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Station Training with Cats
Does your cat beg or swat at you while you are fixing his/her food? Station training, teaching your cat to…
Introducing a Puppy to Bath Time
Dogs, especially puppies, like to play and get dirty and need to be bathed regularly. However, just the sound of…
Have Fun with Training
Training is an essential part of being a responsible pet parent. However, training your dog is not just about teaching…
Building Confidence with Training
If you work at or have ever visited a shelter, you know these dogs: the shy dogs that cower in…
Teach Your Dog to Get On and Off the Couch
There are times when you want to share your couch with your dog. After all, there’s nothing better than snuggling…
Stress-Free Husbandry Work at Home
Many dogs are anxious about receiving husbandry care—especially if they find new experiences scary or if they have had a…
Puppy Biting
Walking on a leash is an important skill for puppies to learn, but it can be challenging to train puppies…
What is Clicker Training
If you have a dog, you have probably heard of clicker training. But what exactly is it? Is clicker training…
Indoor Enrichment
As winter sets in and temperatures continue to plummet, many dogs will be spending more time indoors. Concept training, including…
The Pizza Delivery Game
Many pet parents and their dogs struggle when they try to apply the tools and techniques that they learned in…
How to Prepare Your Dog for a Veterinary Exam
Regular veterinary visits are important for your dog’s health and wellness, but for many dogs these visits can be stressful.…