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Pet Training Tips

How to Keep Your Dog Calm During Fireworks
As the Fourth of July approaches, you’re likely looking forward to barbecues and fireworks … but while your four-legged friend probably can’t wait to get his paws on some of your leftover hamburger, he might not be too thrilled about...
Playing Tug With Your Dog
Most dogs love to play tug, but is that the right thing to do? Certified dog trainer and dog behavior counselor, Mikkel Becker, says that it's okay to play tug but you have to set rules to make sure it's...
Dog Training 101
  A Well-behaved dog is a pleasure to be around. But what many new dog owners don’t realize is that training their dog can take time, consistency, and most importantly, lots of patience. “ Even the simplest of manners—not barking,...
Dog Training Myth: Dog misbehavior is the owner's fault
Dog misbehavior can be normal body language for a dog - some breeds have more energy than others. Mikkel Becker, certified dog trainer, explains the best way to get better behavior from your dog by reinforcing good behavior and redirecting...
Say Cheese! Pro Tips on Taking Great Photographs of Your Pet
If you are a doting pet owner, it’s your prerogative to have meaningful images to share online, to have framed images within your home or at your workplace, and to even feature your furry friend on the annual holiday card....
Tips for creating a safe and happy bond between your newly adopted dog and children
Supervision is essential when your new dog meets family members for the first time. Careful handling of introductions will set the scene for future interactions and help your dog settle into family life. By taking the right steps in the...
Complete Your Fur Family: Tips on Introducing Dogs and Cats
Whether you already have a dog and are considering adopting a cat, or vice versa, it is very important to think about their first introduction. By letting a loose cat and an off-leash dog meet each other in an open...
Introducing Your Dog to Your New Baby
When you bring home a new baby, what’s exciting for you and your spouse can be confusing and even frightening for your dog. That little baby seems like a human, but it smells, sounds, and moves like nothing your pet...
How To Teach Your Dog To Take Treats Gently
This video covers how to teach your dog to take treats gently.
Social Networking 101: Dog Park Etiquette
A day at the dog park is wonderfully beneficial in terms of physical and mental benefits for your pet. They get the chance to get off-leash and run around and play with other dogs. It keeps their weight down and...
How to introduce cats to dogs
Wondering how to introduce your new cat to your resident dog? Watch this practical guide to make sure that your cat and dog's first meeting is a positive one.
How To Prevent Door Dashing

Door dash training is essential to keeping your pups safe whenever a door opens.

Decorating Your House With Your Dog in Mind
Many people can’t wait to start decorating their homes for the holidays thanks to an endless array of festive options, from plants (and trees!) to candles to lights. But dog owners have to be especially wary about their holiday décor, as many holiday decorations can actually be dangerous for dogs.
Helping with Firework Phobia
Dr. Natalie Marks, DVM, offers some useful tips to help with your pet's firework phobia.  
Teaching Your Dog Their Name
What's in a name?  Mikkel Becker sits down to discuss the do's and don't's of teaching your new pooch their name.