Bringing home a new dog, especially one from a rescue, is a big deal. They’ve got a past, and sometimes that past comes with some baggage. Crate training an adult rescue dog might seem like a challenge, but it can really help your new pal settle in. It gives...
Bringing a new dog into a home with an existing dog can be a bit tricky. You want everyone to get along, right? It’s not always as simple as just letting them meet and hoping for the best. There’s a bit of planning and a step-by-step approach that makes a...
So, you’ve been working hard with your dog, practicing commands inside, and they seem to get it. Then you let them off leash in the park, and it’s like they’ve never heard of ‘sit’ or ‘stay’ before. It’s frustrating,...
Dealing with a dog who guards their stuff can be tough. It’s like they’re saying, ‘This is mine, and you can’t have it!’ This behavior, known as resource guarding, pops up for all sorts of reasons and can be pretty stressful for owners....
If you live in Hixson, your dog is in a busy environment whether you realize it or not. Kids walking home from Hixson Elementary. Strollers on the Greenway. Other dogs over every fence in your neighborhood. The Hamilton Place foot traffic if you ever take the dog to...
If you live on Signal Mountain, your dog is going to walk past more bikes, kids, deer, and other dogs in a single afternoon than most city dogs see in a week. Rainbow Lake Trail. The Cumberland Trail. The greenway down by the bridge. The dog park off Anderson. Half...
