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why your dog might refuse car rides (hint: it’s not stubbornness)

Many people say “My dog is too stubborn to ride in the car,” but dogs aren’t being stubborn for no reason. Dogs love to explore new places and often enjoy joining us on trips—so if they’re refusing, there’s usually something behind it. Here are the real reasons your dog might resist car rides—and what you…
The first step to solving dog behavior issues

You can’t fix a dog’s behavior problems if their basic needs aren’t met. It sounds simple enough. But how do you know what their needs are and how to meet them? … Continue readingThe first step to solving dog behavior issues
Puppy Keeps Peeing Inside? Here’s What to Do

You probably want your puppy to go potty outside, but instead, they keep having accidents in the house. If you’re wondering how to stop your puppy from peeing indoors, this article will address that, while also answering common questions like why puppies have accidents, how long the housetraining process takes, and how to fix common…
Using dog food as training treats (budget & calorie-friendly)

If you are actively training your dog (be that a new puppy or a dog with lots of behavior modification to do), you will require a good amount of food rewards. This is non-negotiable, but many pet guardians worry about giving their dogs too many treats. I feel you! If you are concerned about extra…
Resource guarding or a sudden aggression towards the pet owner.

There are a few reasons why a dog can show aggression (growling, barking, snapping, and lounging) towards its pet parent, but the most common cause is resource guarding or, in other terms, possession aggression. This type of aggression happens when the dog is guarding their food bowl, a chew treat, a favorite toy, a dog…