Ghost joyfully leaps over a hurdle Six months ago, I welcomed Ghost, a 2½ year old Hungarian Mudi, into my life. He'd been returned to...

Navigating the world of dog behavior and training really can feel like sailing on choppy waters, especially when you're facing...

Lochlan and Ghost tugging a unicorn toy while getting to know each other. Social media is always abuzz with videos of dogs engaging in...

The holidays are finally upon us! As we are close to wrapping up our year, it is a time for festive cheer, twinkling lights, and… a...

Fall colors and crisp air brings warmth despite cooler temperatures, inviting both us and our canine companions to embrace the outdoors....

Summer is here, and it's absolute the perfect time to soak up the sun and create some lasting memories with your dog. Of course, with the...

As the warmth of summer draws near, outdoor adventures with our beloved dogs beckons. From leisurely strolls through the neighborhood to...

My family adopted a puppy from a rescue last August. He was almost 12 weeks old at the time and the rescue told me he had zero clue on...

November has arrived, the leaves are all falling and families are planning their seasonal gatherings. Holiday get-togethers can be a...

Halloween is just a week away and it is a very exciting and festive time of the year, filled with fabulous costumes, decorations, and...

Counter surfing, the act of a dog jumping on countertops and taking items, can be a frustrating and potentially dangerous behavior that...

Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder (OCD) is a behavioral disorder that affects not only humans but can also manifest in canines as well. This...

As a credentialed, educated, and experienced dog trainer, my primary goal is to foster a positive and healthy relationship between you...

Introducing a new dog or puppy to a household with a resident cat can be a very delicate process. It requires careful planning, patience,...

Dog rescues play a vital role in providing shelter and care for homeless, abandoned or mistreated dogs. However, it is important to...

Recently our Behavior Consultant, Rachel, traveled to an Ohio rescue and adopted an 11-week-old puppy. She is hoping that this pup is a...

The Importance of Training in Shelters By Nicana Garmon and Savanna Zerfoss Over 3 million dogs find their way into shelters across the...

As Summer draws to a close, the anticipation of kids returning to school can be an overwhelming thing for both parents and children....

Autumn is right around the corner in Western Pennsylvania with its crisp air and vibrant colors. Fall is not only a truly delightful...

Dogs are social creatures, but sometimes we expect them to go against their very natural state in order to socialize with large,...