The holidays are stressful for all sorts of reasons: shopping, relatives, bad traffic, the snow you prayed for arriving at just the wrong time and cleaning the house all come to mind. But what about for our pets?

Have you been considering adding a new dog to your family?  When deciding to add a new dog there are many things to consider. In my opinion, the most important thing is to make the commitment beforehand to respect and accept your dog for the individual they are. 

Although many of us are not quite ready for it, the holiday season is fast approaching!  First in line is… Halloween!

While many of us may love the creepy decorations, or handing out candies to all those costumed little kids, some of our dogs may not enjoy it.  When deciding what to do this Halloween, make sure you make a plan for your pets!

Should Your Dog Take The CGC Test?

You may have heard of the AKC CGC test. It is the American Kennel Club’s Canine Good Citizen Test, and ALL dogs (mixed breed and purebred) are eligible to take it.

If your dog is out with you hiking, biking, or skiing, I HIGHLY suggest teaching a “Wait” cue.

What is a “Wait” cue?  It is a cue that means “stop moving and wait for me to release you”.

Why do we want to teach this? A wait command is extremely useful if you are outside with your dog a lot.