The Complete Guide to Introducing a Puppy to an Adult Dog
You have wanted a second dog for months. The puppy is coming home on Saturday. And somewhere in the back of your mind sits the question nobody in the family wants to say out loud: what if the older dog hates them? Most introductions go fine. The ones that go badly...
Dog Body Language: What Your Dog Is Trying to Tell You
Your dog talks to you all day long. Most of it happens before a single bark, and most of it goes straight past us because we are watching for the wrong things. Dogs communicate with their whole body. Ears, eyes, mouth, tail, weight, speed and stillness all carry...
Why Does My Dog Lunge at Other Dogs on Walks?
You see the other dog first. Your shoulders tense, you shorten the leash, and you start planning your escape route. Your dog then spots them, and a barking, spinning, lunging dog is on the end of your arm while the neighbours stare at you. We get called for a lot of...
The Complete Guide to Bringing Home a Rescue Dog
You signed the adoption papers, bought a new bed and collar, and drove home with a dog in the back seat. Then you walked through the door and realized you have no idea what happens next. Bringing home a rescue dog is one of the most rewarding things you will ever do....