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The holiday season is full of fun, family, and festive traditions—but it can also bring a whirlwind of sights, sounds, and smells that leave your dog feeling overstimulated or unsafe. As you decorate, celebrate, and travel, here are some simple tips to help your pup enjoy the holidays just as much as you do. 1. Create a Calm, Dog-Friendly Space Parties, visitors, and extra noise can be stressful for dogs. Set up a quiet retreat—maybe a bedroom or cozy corner—where your dog ca

Keep your pup safe, happy, and stress-free this holiday season! Thanksgiving is a time for family, gratitude, and delicious food—but it can also be a bit chaotic for our dogs. With guests coming and going, tempting smells in the kitchen, and a table full of rich foods, it’s easy for even the best-behaved pup to get overwhelmed (or into a little trouble). Here are some Thanksgiving tips to make sure your dog has just as great a holiday as you do. 1. Stick to Their Routine Dogs

🎃 Halloween Safety Tips from a Dog Trainer: Keeping Your Pup Calm, Safe, and Happy Halloween is one of my favorite times of year — the costumes, decorations, and candy make it a night full of fun. But for our dogs, it can be confusing, overwhelming, and even scary. As a professional dog trainer, I’ve seen how quickly the sights and sounds of Halloween can cause stress or even dangerous situations for our pups. Here are some key ways to keep your dog safe and comfortable this

When you’re ready to bring a new dog into your life, you have a big decision to make: will you buy from a breeder or pet store, or will you adopt from a shelter or rescue? More and more people are choosing to adopt, not shop —and for good reason. Millions of Dogs Need Homes Every year, millions of dogs enter shelters across the United States. Many are loving, healthy pets who ended up there through no fault of their own—changes in their owner’s circumstances, moves, or simply

When it comes to training your dog, the method you choose makes all the difference—not just in how quickly your dog learns, but in how strong your bond becomes along the way. One of the most effective and humane approaches is positive reinforcement . What Is Positive Reinforcement? Positive reinforcement means rewarding your dog for doing something you want them to repeat. Think of it as saying, “Yes, that’s exactly what I wanted!”  Rewards can include treats, toys, praise, o