How to Deodorize a Dog Bed
Full disclosure, all of my dog beds can be stuffed unceremoniously into the washing machine. The only one that can’t be is too big but has an outer liner that…
Is it safe to wash dog blankets in the washing machine?
Dog owners are fantastically varied people. Some people wash their hands immediately after touching their pet, others don’t think twice before sharing the same ice cream cone. If you’re unsure…
Dog Vocabulary: Flooding
Many years ago, I was taking one of my dogs for a fun day at a dog training farm. We were working with a trainer to teach Leia how to…
How Often Should You Wash Dog Blankets?
Most of the time, I don’t think too hard about my dog blankets until I notice a smell. They fade into the background at my house, just something for dog’s…
Dog Vocabulary: Desensitization
Learning to live in a human world can be difficult for dogs. Baths, nail trims, haircuts, fireworks and vast non-poopable areas are not found in the wild. In order to…
3 D’s of Dog Training: Distance, Duration, Distraction
Picture this: You’ve just taught your new puppy to sit. When they see a treat, they eagerly place their bottom on the floor! You’re very proud of your puppy and…
Dog Vocabulary: Capturing
When training a dog, there are several methods to getting a dog to behave the way we want. We’ve spoken about classical conditioning and shaping as different methods to guide…
This Marathon Running Chihuahua is Trotting Toward a Record
Endurance, strength, power. These are all things you need to make it 26.2 miles and cross the finish of a marathon. Although chihuahuas are a mighty breed, endurance and strength…
Dog Vocabulary: Appeasement Gestures
If you start investigating dog training even a little bit, it’s no time at all before you’re elbow deep in technical words. The dog world is full of complicated sounding…
