One day, while picking up Lucy from daycare, the owner stepped over to talk to me. “She was really nervous today, kind of a wreck,” he said. “I think she’d really benefit from Prozac.” I was floored. Lucy has always been more of an anxious type, but I didn’t think it was anything beyond the… Continue reading Our Experience with Fluoxetine, AKA ‘Prozac for Dogs’
Exciting news in my family: My parents are in the process of adopting a rescue dog from a local shelter. (I'm so excited for them!) After they were approved for adoption, they received a "letter" from their new pup. I wanted to share it with you because it's full of great advice for navigating the first… Continue reading A Letter from Your New Rescue Dog
The dog park is a great place for your dog to make some friends, burn off energy and bond with you. But if you've never been, the dog park can be a little intimidating. What's okay, and what isn't? To help you prevent any dog park faux pas, we made this handy list of the unspoken… Continue reading The 10 Commandments of Dog Park Etiquette
Is your dog afraid of fireworks? These seven tips can help them stay calm and relaxed. While most of us love the Fourth of July — who doesn't love a day for grilling out, spending time with family and friends and relaxing — for your pets, the holiday can be really stressful because of another… Continue reading How to Keep Your Dog Calm During Fireworks
So you brought home a dog and you’re ready to train her. Where do you start? Luckily, the first step is the easiest: Pick your marker word. A marker word is the word you’ll use when your dog does something right — when she sits when you ask, when she comes when you call, you… Continue reading Training Your Dog? Why You Need a Marker Word
