There are a ton of different methods which gives the illusion that there are countless ways to train a dog. Despite that impression, the fact is that training basic dog behavior falls into one or a combination of three categories: 1) Lure-Reward, 2) Compulsion-Praise, and 3) Marker-Training. I’m 6 days away from a loooong overdue vacation, meaning I’m …

Have you ever wondered if dogs mentioned in popular songs would make good pets? Today we turn our attention specifically to dogs from popular songs. Have you ever wondered if dogs mentioned in popular songs would make good pets? NO? Well then, you must not be a semi-regular contributor to a dog blog! Long-time readers of Mark’s …

Learn the four reasons to care about your dog’s diet and three things to keep top of mind when shopping for your dog’s food.  I love food. Growing up it was a way to spend time with my mom & gram in the kitchen, and our meals together created funny and enjoyable memories that brought the family closer. When …

Ducky Imagine this with me. There’s a man named John and he’s married to Jane. They live far away from everyone and everything, taking a rare trip into town on occasion. They live without electricity so common things aren’t part of the house, and they haven’t welcomed a visitor for years. John and Jane …

Julia’s uncovers more about why a dog’s basic needs – when out of whack – can be a cause of bad behavior. And for good measure, she’ll include some basic how-to’s on getting things back on track in this upcoming blog series. A handful of Rover-Timer’s politely sit and focus for Julia. I’m addicted to …

Chauncey names his top five Rover-Time girlfriends. I don’t make friends easily but just yesterday, I shared my top five friends with Mom and she helped me write this blog post. Drumroll, please… #1. Lila My BFF Lila is my most frequent slumber-party guest. #2. Enzi I’m always impressed by Enzi’s ability …

Have you ever wondered how to add years to your dog’s life? Here are some basic tips to keep your beloved buddy around for years to come. Hello there my Rover-Time, friend! Mark & I have a tiny patient in our midst. Being first-time dog owners, neither of us has ever experienced bringing in a pet for teeth …

Providing dogs with mental stimulation, as well as physical and social interactions are critical factors for maintaining their behavioral health. I have my annual “season’s changed” cold, so visions of sugarplums are truly dancing in this congested, heavily medicated, pet sitter’s head. When you’re under the weather and your desire to move from the couch is roughly …

When inviting friends over to your home, what's the best way to introduce them to your dog? There are a lot of different tips and tricks to try to increase your chances of a happy and successful encounter.

Being married makes you think about having kids. And all the people in your life that put you on the spot asking “when” also get you wondering about having them. So I’ll be honest, it’s been on our minds. But first I’m going to share a text conversation I had with another Rover-Time dog walker last week.