Training

The Golden Dogs of Therapy

Golden retrievers are an iconic breed, known for their good nature, intelligence, love of training, and ability to learn quickly. They make wonderful companions...

Keep Your Dog Calm and Comfortable During Car Rides

by Wyatt Dalton My three dogs love car rides. To them, getting in the car means going somewhere fun, new, and exciting (like Kahoots!). They...

The Training Bond

As a trainer, I get calls daily from people looking for help training their dogs. I offer different venues to train. A lot of...

Puppies + Toddlers: A Survival Course

Ah, puppies. Is there anything more adorable? The thrill of bringing a new puppy into your life is big. And it’s just as thrilling...

A Touch of Aston

Miriam has been involved with dog rescue for as long as she can remember. She has fostered nearly 200 dogs, including dogs with complex...

How to Teach Your Dog to Talk

Tips from Christina Hunger of A Hunger for Words At night, Christina wondered, “If dogs can understand words we say to them, shouldn’t they...

Does Your Dog Know if You’re Nice?

Understanding the moral lives of animals can be mysterious and challenging. There is still much we don’t know about how they perceive the actions...

Understanding Fear in Dogs

When we think of a scared dog, what usually comes to mind is a trembling animal hiding in a dark corner or under the...

The Chase Is Up!

Chasing is inherently reinforcing for many dogs— it releases a burst of feel-good chemicals that are difficult to resist. Is your dog a chaser? The...