Electric and invisible fences are a popular method of containment for dogs.

When done safely, tug can be a great game to engage your puppy.

Trainers, their facility, and their staff should be thoroughly researched before you send your dog away to stay at a board and train facility.

Confining your dog to a crate can have its benefits, but crate training is not ideal for all dogs. In the past, it was thought that dogs preferred crates because of their “den-like” atmosphere; however, observations of free-ranging dogs show their preferences would vary from open fields to smaller, enclosed areas that were sometimes well-lit. Only pregnant females would seek out dens as a space to safely give birth and protect their young afterward.  Confinement spaces should never be used for punishment. A puppy’s confinement space is their safe place. If used for punishment, confinement anxiety may occur.   There

Cats need mental stimulation to keep their minds sharp.

How do you know if it is time to talk to your veterinarian about behavioral medications?