Training & Enrichment

As dogs age, their physical and mental needs may change. Helping them age gracefully and enjoy their golden years is an important role we as their owners play in their lives. Comfort, enrichment, and diet are all key to a cozy road of retirement.

Are you considering adopting a dog? Perhaps you're a first time dog owner or it's the first dog you'll own since moving out into your own home and you're trying to figure out where to start. This guide will present important questions and considerations before bringing home a new dog as well as ways to make adjusting to life together easy!

Summer is a wonderful time to experience the great outdoors with your pup. Adventuring together outside can be the perfect way to build memories and bond, but there are a few safety tips to keep in mind before you head out.

Just like people, our pets can get sick from time to time. As pet parents, this can be stressful and a cause for alarm. However, recognizing your dog's baseline for what is normal and these common signs of a dog that is feeling bad, can help you remain calm and get them the treatment they need.

Have you ever wondered all the ways dogs show us they love us? Some things are apparent, like being happy to see us when we come home with a wagging tail or giving our cheek a lick when we pet them, but some things aren't as obvious.

Is your pup struggling with tummy issues? Stomach issues in dogs can persist for a variety of reasons.

Talk to your vet and see which of these diet tips for dogs with sensitive stomachs works for your pup!

We're celebrating all of our canine retirees in recognition of Adopt A Shelter Dog Month.

Senior dogs can often be overlooked in shelters, but we hope these 5 reasons why adopting a senior dog is great might change your mind about which dog to adopt next!

While owning a big dog is cool (there's no doubt that big dogs are cool), they're also a big responsibility.

Bringing a large breed dog into your home is a big commitment for both your dog and your family, neighbors, and other pets. Make sure to practice these good safety habits and training tips to keep your new furry pal happy.

Dog separation anxiety is one of the biggest behavioral problems some pet parents encounter. It can be difficult to manage depending on the severity, but it can be done.

Check out these signs, symptoms, and ways you can help your dog cope while you're away.

May is Mental Health Awareness Month. Animals have been shown to help individuals with mental health issues for years. From anxiety to those struggling with post-traumatic stress disorders, animals can be great sources of comfort and love.

This month, we're recognizing all of the incredible impacts our animals can have on our mental well-being.

It's no secret that dogs love to use their noses. Dogs have an incredible sense of smell that allow them to sniff out things that humans would never be able to detect.

Scent work is a sport designed to utilize dog's incredible ability to smell and it comes with several benefits for you and your pup!

Enrichment games can be fun, easy ways to include different forms of stimulation and exercise into your dog's life.

We've put together a list of 3 easy enrichment games you and your dog can start playing today.