Introducing a Second Dog to your Home

Introducing a Second Dog to your Home

As of 2007–2008, there were nearly 75 million pet dogs in the United States, living in nearly 45 million U.S. homes. Although the majority of dog guardians (63%) own just one dog, 25% own two, and 12% own three or more. So if you’ve decided to get a second or third...
The Truth about Humping

The Truth about Humping

Lots of dogs hump.  For people who live with those dogs, it can be embarrassing and upsetting.  We humans aren’t comfortable talking about things related to sex, especially when our beloved dogs are being indiscreet in front of guests.  For many of us, dogs are cute...
DOG BEHAVIOR DURING THE HOLIDAYS

DOG BEHAVIOR DURING THE HOLIDAYS

The holiday season can bring a lot of chaos and routine changes to your home, and your dog might think this is the perfect opportunity to sneak in some behaviors that are otherwise not allowed, like getting on the furniture, stealing a treat here and there, or jumping...
Preparing Your Dog for Life with a Toddler

Preparing Your Dog for Life with a Toddler

Many dogs who haven’t spent time around children find toddlers confusing and intimidating. Some find them downright scary! This isn’t surprising—children move, sound, smell and behave very differently than adults do. If your baby is still on the way, please see our...