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My New Puppy Is Waking Me Up Whining at Night. What Can I Do?

June 21, 2023

It can be difficult to know what your puppy is trying to tell you each time they whine or bark. If the noise keeps you awake at night, excitement can quickly turn into exhaustion.

What is “Littermate Syndrome”?

June 20, 2023

Also known as littermate dependency, this term refers to behaviors that develop when two puppies from the same litter are raised together. Is there ever a time when two puppies may be better than one?

Beyond the Food Bowl

June 12, 2023

Raising behaviorally healthy dogs requires meeting both their mental and physical needs. Here are five time-saving ways you can make sure your dog’s basic needs are met.

What is a Catio?

May 25, 2023

The outside world is not the safest place for an indoor cat. A great solution to keep them safe yet let them enjoy outdoor reinforcement is to create a catio.

Compulsive and Repetitive Behavior in Dogs

May 24, 2023

Compulsive and repetitive behaviors are a variation of normal behaviors such as eating, walking, or self-grooming.

Tackling The Vacuum Villain

May 16, 2023

Many dogs leave the room as soon as the “vacuum villain” shows up. They may tremble in fear, slink off to the couch to hide, or even bite or bark at the vacuum to make it go away. Why do dogs fear the vacuum?

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