Introducing Puppy to His New “Pack”

Here are some suggestions for giving your puppy much needed opportunities to grow during the socialization period that ends around 14-16 weeks: 1. Gently handle your puppy daily 2. Help puppy safely meet lots of different people & animals, situations, and go to different places.  3. Encourage your puppy to explore, investigate, and manipulate her […]

The #1 Puppy Safety Concern Is…

From everything you’ve heard, what’s more important…1. To keep your puppy isolated until fully vaccinated? OR 2. SAFELY socialize your puppy BEFORE they turn 16 weeks? Your Answer Please!!!! _____________________ To socialize or not to socialize, that is the question. (To borrow a line from the Bard!) All levity aside, you want to keep your adorable, new puppy safe from […]

What to Do Before You Walk – Best Dog Walks EVER — Part 2

What do you gotta do BEFORE you walk your dog? You put on your shoes, leash up, and head out the door, right? In Part 1 of this Best Dog Walks EVER series, I mentioned, among other things, the need for a good harness, mentally preparing for what you might encounter on your walk, and having plenty […]

Dog Enrichment Activities to Save Your Sanity & Your Furniture

A day in the life of a dog in the wild is filled with challenging activities like hunting and foraging food. They are never bored! Our pets, on the other hand, are cooped up in the house because of wildfire smoke and are at the mercy of our busy lifestyles. So it’s good to consider […]

Preparing Puppy for the Best Dog Walks EVER – Part 1

Going for a walk with your dog should be as simple as putting on the leash, heading out the door and easy breezy taking a joyful walk in harmony, together. Right? Or… are you being pulled down the sidewalk with your shoulder getting dislocated, being pulled from tree to tree, yelling at Fido to stop […]