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Oh, Christmas Tree!: Your dog’s first Christmas

Christmas time is here! Baking cookies, seeing friends and family, exchanging gifts and putting up the tree are just some of the many joyous things that Christmas brings. If you also brought a new puppy[...]

Holiday Gatherings and Your Dog

As the year starts to wind down, holiday parties start to wind up! While you prepare for all of the gatherings with friends and family, you may naturally think “My dog should partake too!”. Before[...]

Daylight Savings and Your Dog

No one’s a fan of it, but it’s that time of year again, Daylight Savings time! While the one hour shift (either forward or backward) can make humans a little discombobulated, it can affect our[...]

Halloween Prep for Your Pup

Spooky season is finally here, which means scary decorations, trick-or-treaters, and adorable costumes. Help prepare your dogs for all the excitement and set them up for a good time! Trick or Treat! Prepare your dog[...]

Fourth of July Safety Tips

With the Fourth of July right around the corner, pet parents should be preparing for the big event. Fireworks and other explosives can easily frighten dogs and BBQ smells can entice dogs to steal an[...]

National Hug Your Dog Day – April 10

How to Accustom Your Dog to Liking Being Hugged We all love to give our furry friends a good hug, but not all dogs are comfortable with this type of physical contact. In fact, many[...]

Why Group Class is Great!

Training is good for our dogs. This is a statement that we as pet guardians know is true. It comes with numerous benefits that include better communication and a better bond with our pup. There[...]

Finding Out What Motivates Your Dog

‘Tis the season that keeps on giving! So why not learn what rewards to give your dog? One of the most crucial things pet parents attempt to understand is how to motivate their dog to[...]

To Greet But Not To Meet

Los Angles is a dog-friendly area and it is virtually impossible to walk your dog without running into fellow pet parents. But just because you cross paths doesn’t mean your dog needs to interact with[...]

How to Prepare for a New Baby When You Already Have a Fur Baby

Do you have a dog? Are you expecting a baby? Let’s talk. As a mom and a dog trainer, I want to set you and your dog up for success. So let’s discuss some ways[...]

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