Julia Jenkins
Dealing with a strange dog that won’t leave you or your dog alone can be a frightening experience, especially if you’re not familiar with how to handle the situation. If an off leash dog approaches your dog while out on a walk, what should you do? Keep reading for tips on how to protect your … Read more
In a massive study of 18,385 dogs, owners were surveyed on eight behavioural factors to determine whether breed influences behavior. And the results were surprising! But is behavior linked to breed? New study suggests dog behavior is not linked to breed. Dogs are individuals. Why breed matters. What are the implications of this study? New … Read more
It is not uncommon for a new puppy to wake up in the middle of the night needing to go outside to relieve themselves. But should a 12 week old puppy sleep through the night without having to go out? Is there anything that can be done to help them achieve this? In this blog … Read more
There’s no doubt that dogs can be messy. They seem to have an innate ability to find the one spot in your house where you just cleaned up, and pee on it. If only there was a way to make them stop…or is there? Some people believe that if you rub your dog’s nose in … Read more
Do you have a dog that is always close to you and seems to get jealous or agitated when you are around other people or dogs? If so, your dog may be resource guarding you. If you’re wondering, “Is my dog resource guarding me?” learn the signs and what you can do to help them … Read more
Do puppies grow out of resource guarding? This is a question that many puppy owners ask. In some cases, puppies do grow out of this behavior. However, in other cases, the behavior may continue to develop and become more serious. Contents of this article: Do puppies grow out of resource guarding? What is resource guarding … Read more
Most people think that getting two dogs from the same litter is a great idea. After all, they’ll be siblings and will have each other to play with and lean on. But is this really the best decision for both dogs? If you’re wondering “Should I get 2 dogs from the same litter?”, then read … Read more
There’s no denying that dogs are a man’s best friend. But is it better to have one dog, or two? Some people believe that two dogs are better than one because they provide companionship and can help keep each other occupied. Others think that having one dog is best, as it allows the owner to … Read more
Dogs are known for being loyal and loving companions, but they can also be a lot of work. From feeding and walking to grooming and vet bills, owning a dog is a big responsibility. But what if you had two dogs? Suddenly, your to-do list doubles! Contents of this article: Is having 2 dogs difficult? … Read more
There is a lot of debate over whether you can train a dog without a trainer. Some people believe that it is essential to have a professional help you teach your dog the basics, while others claim that with enough patience and proper instruction, anyone can do it. So, which side is right? Well, the … Read more
