I vividly remember my first time walking into AYP’s new facility. I came to attend a trick-dog workshop with my dog, Tucker (and to hopefully get on the good side of the owner, Dee). Little did I know, that from that moment on, my life would change forever. I...
Most humans have a universal fear of being trapped in a crowded elevator with a bunch of strangers. So why does it surprise us that some dogs share the same anxiety while riding from our apartment to the ground floor during a routine walk? We often set the unrealistic...
Step 1: Use a small dab of peanut butter or cream cheese on your cheek to encourage your dog to lick your face. Have a handful of your dog’s favorite treats nearby. Step 2: With your dog in a sitting position in front of you, lean in to your dog, offering your cheek....
Walk your dog more! If you currently object to walking your dog because he pulls like an ox, be sure to check out a head collar or a front clip no-pull harness. Both management tools give immediate results, creating a more enjoyable walk for you and your canine...
The best way to prevent behavior problems is to prevent them. The easiest way to enforce house rules for a new dog is to use a leash indoors for the first week your dog comes home. Your dog should always be supervised while on leash, or should be secure in a crate at...
“Honestly she should just re-home the dog. In different hands, he would totally succeed, but I really don’t see this family being able to turn it around for this dog.” “Yeah, sometimes people can’t accept that they don’t have what a dog requires.” That is a...