Chasing, fetching, and chewing are totally normal dog behaviors! Although some breeds will tend to be more orally-fixated, chewing is a way for our canine companions to exercise their jaws and keep their teeth and gums clean. But is chewing safe??? This week we're launching a new series on the blog called, "Good Dog or Bad Dog" featuring typical, non-aggressive dog behaviors that are difficult to correct because they're so normal to a pup. Let’s hear what our resident expert, Lynda, has to say about this common canine characteristic.

Rover-Time pet parents more often hire professionals that work with ethical responsibility than ones that do not. They select trainers that “get” that all living things repeat behaviors that are rewarding and know the significant reasons for not using physical punishment or force with dogs. But if you ever wondered, “How should I get ready for them? How do I explain what’s going on with my dog?” this article will provide 3 simple, money-saving tips for that first meeting.

In her last blog post, Lynda wrote about what it felt like to lose a pet and how she made it through with her sanity. But she left you all wondering: how did they actually find Ryan, the moving needle in the haystack of Chicago?

Can you imagine not knowing where your dog is for one minute? An hour? A whole day? For most of us, our pets are our family, our kids. Losing them would be devastating. Lynda, Rover-Time's Team Manager, lost her dog for 5 days, 98 hours, 5,880 minutes. She came out of this experience stronger and has 5 lessons to share with other pet parents.