National Service Dog Month: Decoding the Difference Between Service Dogs and ESAs
For hundreds of years, dogs have been trained to support humans in a variety of work tasks. It’s amazing to think that our canine counterparts can be trained to… Work in the police force/military. Hunt/protect farm animals/herd. Alert security to drugs/bombs in airports, stadiums, etc. Assist people with special needs. Detect medical emergencies like seizures. […]
6 Popular Hypoallergenic Dog Breeds for Dog Lovers with Allergies
If you’re a dog lover but have an allergy to pet dander, the hope of owning a dog might sound far-fetched to you. The good news…there are dog breeds out there that are allergy-friendly! In fact, nowadays you can find hypoallergenic dog breeds just about anywhere–including your local shelter! So, what dog breeds won’t cause […]
Happy National Dog Day! 6 Ways to Celebrate the Amazing Dogs in Your Life
August 26th is National Dog Day—a day where we celebrate how amazing our canine companions are and remember all the incredible things dogs have done to positively enhance our lives. Whether you have your own dog, work as a vet/vet tech, are a dog sitter, or simply just love dogs, we hope you’ll take some […]
10 Things I Want Every Dog Lover to Know…
(In celebration of our online anniversary!) While I’ve been training dogs for many years, this August marks the 10th anniversary of taking my training methods and creating an online program for dog owners around the world. How wild is that? I have so much gratitude for the opportunities that my career as a dog trainer […]
How Much Do You Love Your Dog Checklist
5 Key Areas of Canine Care that Must Not Be Neglected I want to ask you a serious question… When was the last time you thought about how much you love your dog? I know that might sound like a weird question to ask as most of us truly believe we love our dogs. But, […]
Jack’s Intuition: A Dog’s Amazing Ability to Understand Life and Death
It’s almost a year ago that my beloved dog peanut passed away. And on that day something very mysterious occurred. It’s taken me all this time to get to a place where I was ready to tell this story. But, I’ve reached the point in which I’m ready to share. So today I’d like to […]
7 Winter Safety Myths about Dogs You Shouldn’t Believe
During the summer months, there’s a lot of talk about the dangers of leaving your dogs out in the summer heat. However, once winter rolls around, people don’t seem to be as concerned about the temperatures. Of course, it’s common for people to remind dog owners to bring their pups indoors overnight when the weather […]
ScritchSpot: The Must-Have App Doggy Dan Recommends for All Dog Owners
If you enjoy technology, there’s a good chance you have a variety of apps on your computer, phone, or tablet. And, if you love dogs, it’s likely that a handful of those apps have to do with dog care. I myself even have a few dog-related apps I use from time to time that are […]
The Great Shave Debate: 5 Things to Consider Before You Shave Your Dog
For years, dogs owners, dog trainers, and even veterinarians have argued about whether it’s ok, or even beneficial, to shave your dog’s coat. So…to shave or not to shave…what is the right choice? As a dog owner myself, I know that the answer isn’t necessarily black or white. In fact, there are many factors (both […]
