Now that the weather is finally starting to cool off, we can enjoy our favorite part of the fall. Camping with our dogs! For my family, the scorching summers are too much to handle when spending the weekend outdoors. But right around Labor Day weekend, (which also happens to be my birthday weekend) the heat…
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5 Easy Ways to Help Separation Anxiety in Dogs
Since Cali was a puppy, she has suffered from extreme separation anxiety of my husband. Most dogs with this disorder bark until the neighbors hate you or destroy your furniture, but Cali takes it to a whole new level. I remember one time I was in the dog park with my husband and Cali when…
How to Teach Your Dog Not to Jump Anymore
Jumping is one of the most common problems a dog owner faces. Jumping is not only embarrassing around friends and strangers. It’s also dangerous and can cause you or someone else to be cut, bruised, or knocked over completely. Today you will be learning how to teach your dog not to jump anymore. The good…
Are Pitbulls Really as Dangerous as Their Stereotypes Say?
Are pitbulls dangerous? The short answer is: it depends. Being someone who’s been surrounded by pitbulls since before I could walk, my personal experience has shown me that they are not vicious. In fact, they are quite the opposite. I’ve seen far more vicious Yorkie’s and terriers than pitbulls. But to get a full concept…
How to Hike Through Bear Mountain State Park With 4 Dogs
Now that summer is finally here, we got a chance to do a great day hike at Bear Mountain State Park with some friends and their dogs. Nothing is stopping my family and I from getting outside. Not even the coronavirus. Keeping things like restaurants and bars closed during the pandemic is understandable because of…
10 Best New York Hiking Trails to do With Your Dog
Spring is finally here! That means it’s time to get out of the house after a long winter and step into the nature blooming all around us. When I first moved to the city, I had trouble finding a good New York hiking trail to take my dog on. After a few years of trial…
How to Train a Dog Not to Bark
Before you get your first dog, it is important to learn how to train a dog not to bark. When you first get your puppy, it might be cute to see something so small try to look scary and bark at another dog. It might be cute to see your little puppy howl a tiny…
How to Train a Dog to Stay: Training 2 Pitties
Why it’s Important For Your Dog to Stay One of the most important things you can do as a pet owner is train a dog to stay. Not only is it important so they don’t jump when you walk in the door, it also keeps your dog safe and prevents them from running out into…
The Best Way to Stop a Puppy From Biting You
First off I would like to congratulate you on the newest member of your family! Dogs really are your best friend and the next 10-15 years will be filled with more selfless love than you could ever imagine. But before we get to all the love and affection, you’re probably dealing with some not-so-cute and…
