Crates keep dogs contained but they don’t have to be a holding pen. For dogs that whine, bark, howl, pace, and even try to escape, what you need isn’t just a way to contain your dog, but a way to teach a dog to relax when you’re not around. That way, you can go about…
Is your Staffy puppy biting? Nipping and mouthing is totally normal — especially in Staffies, who play rough and love interaction. But that doesn’t mean you want it sticking around. Those baby teeth get replaced by jaws with serious bite power. It’s a good idea to start teaching bite control early. Let’s break down why…
Tired of Every New Toy Ending Up in the Dog Toy Graveyard? This is for YOU! If you’ve ever had a toy last less than a full episode of The Great British Bark-Off, I see you. One minute it’s a cheerful squeaky bone, the next—it’s fluff snowing across your living room like a festive explosion…
Think back to when you first brought your dog home. Did you mentally picture peaceful walks, open fields, and the joy of watching them sprint full-speed across the grass—ears flapping, tongue lolling, completely in their element? And, of course, in this perfect vision, you’d simply call their name, and they’d turn on a dime, racing…
I was surprised to come across a rather heated online discussion: Why teach your dog stay? Should it be an actual command, or should it be implied when you tell your dog to sit or lie down? I hadn’t given it much thought before. For me, “stay” (or in my case, “wait”) is a must-have…
If you’ve ever felt frustrated because your dog won’t come back when called—whether at the park, on a walk, or in your own backyard—you’re not alone. The challenge of dog recall training is one that many dog owners face, especially when it feels like your dog is tuning you out, or only listens when it…