Are you worried about leaving your dog at home alone after months together? Certified Dog Trainer and Animal Behavior Specialist Mikkel Becker, in collaboration with Sure Petcare, has tips on how to transition your dog to the “new normal” and how to reteach your dog to regain some independence after these months of non-stop togetherness. …
Living in the country, skunks are a fact of life for us. We rarely see them, although I know they live on the hill and in the gullies on the back part of our property. I’ve never had to de-skunk our dogs but, if your dog does get sprayed by a skunk, we have some …
How do I get my dog to stop barking and trying to chase cars while she’s on the leash? I’m afraid she’ll slip out of her harness or collar and get hit. We adopted her 1-1/2 years ago at the age of 4. She used to sit inside the sun porch of her old home …
Is your dog reluctant to pee in your yard? This is a problem we’ve tackled ourselves and, like many problems, is one that takes time and patience to resolve. If your dog won’t pee outside, we’ve got five reader questions below on how to help your dog learn that the potty is outside with expert …
Are you wondering how to keep your dogs cool as the calendar edges toward summer? Hot weather doesn’t have to mean an end to fun with your dog–but you do need to take some precautions to keep your dog safe. We have a lot of practice keeping our dogs cool on hot days, whether we’re …