Are You Connected to Your Dog?

Are You Connected to Your Dog Walking through the park the other day I passed by all sorts of dogs; a few adorable terrier mixes, […]

A 9-Year-Old Teaches Kids About Animals

A big woof of welcome to Michele C. Hollow, blogger at as our guest blogger. To follow is her wonderful story about one child who […]

Why Do Dogs Roll in Poop

Anyone who has spent a Summer in New York City can understand why most urban dwellers anxiously await the coveted invitation to visit a friend […]

Better Health for Your Dog in

The lifespan of a dog can vary widely due to genetics, but also due to the care they receive throughout their lives. To follow are […]

Puppy Socialization and Habituation

As a whole, dogs are superbly adaptive creatures. Just about everywhere you look you will see dogs of all shapes and sizes taking part in […]

Stereotypes and Generalizations of the Pit

Generalizations are a tricky business. On the one hand, they are necessary in order for us to more easily understand our complex world. On the […]

Whatever Happened to the Term Alpha

The term alpha applied to wolves has had a long history. For many years books and articles about wolves have mentioned the alpha male and […]

Teach Your Dog to Rollover for

Teaching Your Dog to Rollover for Examination: Teaching your pup to roll on their belly for examination is often confused with an Alpha Roll whereby […]

Socialization at Puppy Play Groups

Moderating puppy play groups is definitely one of the highlights of my job. After all, there are few things that are cuter than baby animals […]

Make Training Your Dog a Family

Lydia M. of Akron, Ohio, was understandably upset when she contacted me for help. Her family had been begging her for years to let them […]