If you’ve ever found yourself scratching your head wondering how to train a dog to enjoy interactive toys, trust me—you’re not alone. I’ve spent years as a Canine-Assisted Therapy Trainer, and even the most eager pups sometimes look at a treat-dispensing puzzle like it’s a confusing alien artifact. But the good news? With a little…
If you’ve ever come home to a shredded couch cushion, gnawed doorframe, or mysteriously missing sock, you’re not alone—and you’re definitely not a bad dog parent. As someone who’s worked in veterinary clinics for years and now specializes in canine nutrition, I can tell you this: behavior issues often have less to do with training…
Let’s be honest — rewarding our pets for good behavior is one of the highlights of being a pet parent or vet tech. I’ve spent years in clinics and homes helping people train their dogs and cats, and one of the most common things I hear is, “What if I don’t want to use food…
If you’ve ever come home to find your dog proudly sitting among a mess of shredded paper towels, moldy leftovers, and last night’s chicken bones, you’re not alone. One of the most common (and frustrating!) issues pet parents face is figuring out how to keep your dog from raiding the trash. As a Veterinary Technician…
Ever found yourself wondering how to improve your dog’s behavior through enrichment? As someone who’s been deep in the trenches of veterinary medicine, specifically in nutrition and behavioral wellness, I’ve seen firsthand how much of a game-changer enrichment can be. I’ve had clients come in ready to give up on their “bad dog” — only…
As someone who’s spent years in the trenches as a Canine-Assisted Therapy Trainer, I know all too well how winter can bring a serious case of the blahs—not just for us humans, but for our furry companions too. How to prevent boredom in dogs during winter is something I get asked a lot, especially when…
If you’ve ever wished your dog could fetch Mr. Squeaky or Banana Bear on command, you’re in the right place. Today, we’re diving into how to train a dog to recognize different toys by name. As a Canine-Assisted Therapy Trainer, I’ve spent more hours than I can count working with pups who not only bring…
As a Veterinary Technician with years of experience specializing in animal nutrition, I’ve seen firsthand how important it is to provide dogs with both physical and mental stimulation. When it comes to enriching a dog’s life, it’s not just about feeding them the right food or getting them enough exercise. A huge component of their…