Having two dogs challenges the heart. It's wonderful to see them bond and play together... But their relationship hasn't been all Pooh-and-Piglet as I've always wanted. Even so, I couldn't imagine having just one dog. I'm so glad they have each other, even though they...

Dogs are weird. I love having both Matilda and Cow because between them, they have so many fun quirks. But it was actually my childhood dog who would sometimes carry kibble in his mouth, run over to the rug, and eat them one by one. I've noticed in many of my dog...

One of the most magical thing about dogs is how excited they get for ordinary events. Me and Cow go on daily runs to prepare for an upcoming 5K. Every time she realizes that we are about to go for a run or a walk, she goes NUTS. It's adorable. She starts shaking her...

Have you ever tried training your dog first thing in the morning, before breakfast? Or shortly before dinnertime, when she was really hungry? Some trainers even tell their clients to show up for classes or appointments with a hungry dog. Because we use food as rewards...

When training our dogs, we can come to a point where we think we need a firmer hand. We wonder if it's possible to achieve our goals with nothing but a clicker, a bag of treats, and a brain full of behavioral science concepts. The truth is, there's always a force-free...

Potty train another Chihuahua? No thanks. I'd rather teach an octopus to put on pants. Potty training a Chihuahua is HARD. If you're here for troubleshooting, you're not alone. There are some ways that you can make this process a bit easier. It starts with...

Reactivity sucks the fun out of having a dog. Walks and dog parks become difficult, even impossible. Having guests over to be greeted by a dog that barks nonstop can be embarrassing. Worst of all, it sucks the fun out of being a dog. Instead of playing, meeting new...