by maddy | Apr 22, 2024 | dog behaviors, Safe and Happy Dogs, Training Tips
We all need a little encouragement here and there, including our dogs. Using treats to congratulate a dog on their good behavior or a task well done is a proven way to encourage that good behavior to continue. Yet we don’t want that to be the only tool in that...
by maddy | Apr 22, 2024 | Advice from Tod and Co.
Today began as all my days do. I woke up on my side of the bed, which I suffered through sharing with London ( yes, her. The needy one). London, Brea, and I were let outside to accomplish our morning constitutional. During mid-relief, the neurotic, vibrating...
by maddy | Apr 22, 2024 | dog behaviors, Safe and Happy Dogs
Everyone knows, or so we hope, that dogs need a lot of physical activity to keep them happy and healthy. During the pandemic, this was a big reason why dog ownership went up. People were working from home and knew that having a dog meant daily walks and time outside...
by maddy | Apr 22, 2024 | Safe and Happy Dogs
If you don’t want to go outside because of the weather, it’s likely that your dog doesn’t want to either. Really… who wants to head out in to high winds or downpours or freezing cold? (Besides that slightly crazy husky…and we jest; we...
by maddy | Apr 22, 2024 | new puppy, Safe and Happy Dogs, Training Tips
If you’re on TikTok or have seen TikTok because of a child or niece or nephew, you might have noticed that this time of year is all about the puppy gifts. These videos are often so sweet and you can tell the recipient is ready for the puppy. Sometimes it seems a...
