Many myths about why dogs do dog things exist. Here is some myth-busting information about 10 of the most common.

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.

When researching kitten classes, look for those run by veterinary professionals, cat behavior consultants, or animal trainers who use positive reinforcement as their method of training.

This method is based on Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA), which helps you understand, predict, and modify your pet’s actions to improve communication and solve behavior problems.

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