Bringing your dog on your summer vacation? Want him to enjoy it as much as you do? Here are ten travel tips for stress-free travel with your pup! Read More at Smart Animal Training
You’ve mastered pet parenting, but now it’s time for the human kind. Your little bundle of joy is on the way, and you might be worried about how your dog or dogs will react. We’re separating myth from reality with California trainer and founder of Pawtopia Dog...
What many people don’t know is that anyone can call themselves a dog trainer or behaviorist because there is no government regulated national school or certification. Many organizations provide certification that sounds official but these “titles” are only as good as...
If you are a dog owner into fitness and health, you know that your fury friend can be costly. In fact, over a 13 year lifespan, adding in various expenses, your animal will cost you between $20,000 – $80,000 depending on the size. Much of that money is invested...
The first step in alleviating the barking is to make sure your dog is properly exercised and entertained. Many people assume that because a dog is in a backyard, it means he will exercise himself or find productive things to do with his time. This isn’t the case. Even...
Start by discouraging others from feeding him from the table. It not only reinforces his behavior but some human food can actually be dangerous for pups. Even if you are giving him meat, the butter, oil and spices we often use during cooking can upset his stomach....
