THE DOGKIND BLOG
Dog care, self care. Love life with your dog.
When was the last time your dog had a dental cleaning? A proper one, with dental x-rays and anesthesia? Why is this so important? Read on...
In honor of February being Pet Dental Health month, I'm of...
Most of us assume that dogs like petting. But how do we know?
Dogs are individuals just like people are. Some love cuddling, and some don’t. And even the cuddliest dogs don’t wan...
June is Foster a Pet month, and I'll be talking about foster dog-related topics all month. This week, I'm talking about what to do if you are fostering a leash-reactive dog (a dog who barks and lunge...
You might notice that, even when you're using the same reinforcer, some days your training progresses more smoothly. There are several possible explanations for this- this week, we're talking about HO...
If you've tried using different reinforcers when training your dog, you might have noticed that some seem to work better than others. Whether you're using food or other training rewards, your choice o...
If you've ever struggled to reach your training goals with your dog, you might have wondered what you could do to get better results. Whether you are using food or other training rewards, there are a ...
Are there times when it seems like your dog isn't interested in treats? Food can be a very convenient reinforcer to use in dog training, as we discussed last week. But sometimes, there might be other ...
If you have tried training your dog, chances are that you've experimented with food reinforcers. With so many options, it can be tricky to know which is the best fit for your dog and your training. In...
If you have a fearful dog, you might be wondering if you'll ever be able to go on vacation again. Finding and introducing a fearful dog to a pet sitter successfully requires forethought and careful pl...
Do you find your enthusiasm for outdoor dog training waning during the winter months? If your weather is cold and snowy, it might make treat delivery harder than usual. In this video, I discuss some ...
Is getting exercise part of your dog's New Year's resolution? If you are planning on getting out on more walks, hikes, and adventures with your dog, you might be thinking about purchasing some new wal...
Does your dog lunge and bark on walks? Do they pull you toward every interesting smell? In this week's video, I discuss some pre-walk activities that might reduce your dog's problem behaviors on the...
