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The Most Popular Dog Breeds of the 2000s: A Walk Down Memory Lane

The Most Popular Dog Breeds of the 2000s: A Walk Down Memory Lane

The early 2000s gave us some unforgettable moments… and a few fashion choices we don’t need to revisit. But one thing that never went out of style? America’s love for...

The Most Popular Dog Breeds of the 2000s: A Walk Down Memory Lane

The early 2000s gave us some unforgettable moments… and a few fashion choices we don’t need to revisit. But one thing that never went out of style? America’s love for...

Bordetella & your dog: What we recommend

Bordetella & your dog: What we recommend

A balanced, layered approach to respiratory health Bordetella is one of those topics that sparks a lot of confusion—and a lot of strong opinions. As a training and boarding facility...

Bordetella & your dog: What we recommend

A balanced, layered approach to respiratory health Bordetella is one of those topics that sparks a lot of confusion—and a lot of strong opinions. As a training and boarding facility...

Working Through Walk Anxiety in Dogs — The Calm, Clear, Aly Way

Working Through Walk Anxiety in Dogs — The Calm, Clear, Aly Way

Not every dog trots out the front door ready for adventure. Some of our beloved companions step outside and immediately feel overwhelmed—and it shows. Maybe they freeze.Maybe they balk.  Maybe...

Working Through Walk Anxiety in Dogs — The Calm, Clear, Aly Way

Not every dog trots out the front door ready for adventure. Some of our beloved companions step outside and immediately feel overwhelmed—and it shows. Maybe they freeze.Maybe they balk.  Maybe...

Pet-Safe Candles, Air Fresheners & Your Dog’s Breathing: What Every Owner Needs to Know

Pet-Safe Candles, Air Fresheners & Your Dog’s Breathing: What Every Owner Needs to Know

Our homes are meant to feel calm, clean, and comforting. Soft lighting. Cozy scents. A peaceful space to land at the end of the day. But here’s the part many...

Pet-Safe Candles, Air Fresheners & Your Dog’s Breathing: What Every Owner Needs to Know

Our homes are meant to feel calm, clean, and comforting. Soft lighting. Cozy scents. A peaceful space to land at the end of the day. But here’s the part many...

Healthy Dog Food Additives: How to Boost Kibble Without Breaking Balance

Healthy Dog Food Additives: How to Boost Kibble Without Breaking Balance

Most dogs today eat kibble. And while kibble is convenient and widely used, it’s also highly processed — which means it often benefits from smart, intentional upgrades. Here’s the good...

Healthy Dog Food Additives: How to Boost Kibble Without Breaking Balance

Most dogs today eat kibble. And while kibble is convenient and widely used, it’s also highly processed — which means it often benefits from smart, intentional upgrades. Here’s the good...

Dog Bite Levels & Aggression in Dogs: Understanding the Ian Dunbar Bite Scale (and What It Misses)

Dog Bite Levels & Aggression in Dogs: Understanding the Ian Dunbar Bite Scale (and What It Misses)

When a dog bites, emotions run high—fear, guilt, confusion, heartbreak. In those moments, many owners hear terms like bite level, aggression, or the Ian Dunbar Bite Scale and feel as...

Dog Bite Levels & Aggression in Dogs: Understanding the Ian Dunbar Bite Scale (and What It Misses)

When a dog bites, emotions run high—fear, guilt, confusion, heartbreak. In those moments, many owners hear terms like bite level, aggression, or the Ian Dunbar Bite Scale and feel as...

Understanding Canine Dysfunctional Behavior: Autism-Like Traits in Dogs

Understanding Canine Dysfunctional Behavior: Autism-Like Traits in Dogs

Understanding Dog Body Language, Sensory Overload, and Complex Behavior Patterns Some dogs don’t “bounce back.”They don’t settle easily.They don’t seem to process the world the way other dogs do. And...

Understanding Canine Dysfunctional Behavior: Autism-Like Traits in Dogs

Understanding Dog Body Language, Sensory Overload, and Complex Behavior Patterns Some dogs don’t “bounce back.”They don’t settle easily.They don’t seem to process the world the way other dogs do. And...

How to Train a Dog to Stop Barking and Improve Overall Dog Behavior Training

How to Train a Dog to Stop Barking and Improve Overall Dog Behavior Training

Learning how to train a dog to stop barking is one of the most common challenges dog owners face, and if this feels familiar, you’re not alone. Barking is a...

How to Train a Dog to Stop Barking and Improve Overall Dog Behavior Training

Learning how to train a dog to stop barking is one of the most common challenges dog owners face, and if this feels familiar, you’re not alone. Barking is a...

My Dog Startles, Acts Shy, Is Skittish or Vocal? Here’s What to Do!

My Dog Startles, Acts Shy, Is Skittish or Vocal? Here’s What to Do!

If you own a doodle (or any sensitive, intuitive pup), it’s not a matter of if they’ll startle or act shy—it’s when. The wind kicks up. A motorcycle roars by....

My Dog Startles, Acts Shy, Is Skittish or Vocal? Here’s What to Do!

If you own a doodle (or any sensitive, intuitive pup), it’s not a matter of if they’ll startle or act shy—it’s when. The wind kicks up. A motorcycle roars by....