Training
How to Teach a Dog to Sit (And Why Most People Teach It Wrong)
Sit is the first thing everyone teaches and the first thing that falls apart. Here is how to build a sit that…
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Nutrition
The 10% Rule: How Treats Quietly Make Dogs Overweight
Training treats, dental chews and the odd bit of cheese add up faster than almost anyone expects, especially in small dogs. Here…
Dog Care
Ear Cleaning for Dogs: When to Do It and When to Stop
Healthy ears mostly clean themselves. Over-cleaning causes the very problem it is meant to prevent — and some ears should not be…
Nutrition
Reading a Dog Food Label Without Being Fooled
The front of the bag is advertising. The information that matters is on the back, in small print, and it is not…
Fun Facts
Why Do Dogs Eat Grass?
The old story is that dogs eat grass to make themselves sick. The evidence says otherwise, and there is one version of…
Training
Puppy Biting: Why It Happens and How to Stop It Properly
Needle teeth on your hands is normal puppy behaviour, not aggression. Here is what actually reduces it, and the common advice that…
Fun Facts
How a Dog’s Nose Actually Works
Dogs do not just smell more than us — they smell differently, in stereo, while breathing. Here is what is going on…
Health
Is Your Dog a Healthy Weight? How to Check in 30 Seconds
Most owners of overweight dogs think their dog is a normal weight. Here is the hands-on check vets use, and why it…
Nutrition
Foods That Are Genuinely Dangerous for Dogs
The list that matters, why each one is a problem, and what to do in the first ten minutes if your dog…
Training
Crate Training Without the Crying
A crate should be the place your dog chooses to nap, not somewhere they are shut. The difference is entirely in how…