The holiday season often means travel, family gatherings, and for many pet owners, arranging care for their dogs while away. Boarding your dog at a kennel can be a convenient solution, but it also comes with risks—especially the risk of kennel cough. This contagious respiratory infection spreads quickly in places where many dogs gather. Protecting your dog from kennel cough during holiday boarding requires preparation, awareness, and proactive care. This guide offers practica

Training your dog is one of the most important steps to ensure a happy, well-behaved companion. When it comes to training, many dog owners face a choice: send their dog to a boot camp or invest in private training lessons. Both options offer unique benefits and challenges. Understanding these differences can help you decide which approach fits your dog’s personality, your lifestyle, and your training goals. What Is Dog Boot Camp? Dog boot camps are an intensive training progr

The best dog trainers in the world cannot guarantee your dog's success after a dog training program if you, the owner, don't stay on top of the training. Does that mean you need to spend 30 minutes, several times a day training your dog? Nope. But it does mean you need to understand what is components will make you successful with your dog after a training program. Here are the three important things you should do if you want to have faster success with your dog after their b

When most people get a puppy, they read the books and articles, pick up a dog crate and some puppy training pads and they are ready to finish potty training their puppy by the weekend. Unfortunately, its not always as simple as the books make it seem. 3 things that are going to be critical for success in your puppy's potty training journey that most people skip or simply don't know about: 1) Crates are not just for bedtime. If you are only using your crate when you are away