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 …

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 …