The Best Age to Start Professional Dog Training: Early vs. Later Training
I get this question all the time: ‘Aly, did I mess up by not starting training when my dog was a puppy?’ Or on the flip side: ‘Is my 8-week-old puppy too young to start learning?’ Here’s the beautiful truth I’ve discovered after...
Why In-Person Training Prepares Your Dog for Real Life
You know that moment—your dog’s spinning at the end of the leash, totally losing it over a skateboard, a squirrel, or that barky neighbor dog… and you’re standing there thinking, “But he was perfect at home!” Here’s the thing: your dog isn’t being trained to...
Why Are Dogs Scared of Fireworks?
Your Real-World July 4th Survival Plan Every year around July 4th, I get flooded with the same question: Why are dogs scared of fireworks? Here’s the truth—fireworks and dogs don’t mix by default. It’s loud. It’s unpredictable. It shakes the ground. And your dog?...
How Training a Dog Early Makes a Big Difference in Their Behavior Later
Here’s something every dog parent learns: those adorable puppy moments? They don’t last forever. That wiggly ball of fluff grows up fast, and without the right foundation, cute puppy antics can turn into not-so-cute adult habits. But here’s the...