Our pups can’t exactly tell us what’s on their minds, but they do have ways of communicating. The problem is that we can’t always understand. Not to worry…we’re here to help! Here are 25 secrets your dog can’t necessarily tell you but wishes you knew. 1. I don’t always understand what you’re saying Even though…
Being a pet parent requires you to be a translator of sorts for a language you can’t always understand. Sometimes what your dog is trying to say is obvious. That tail-wagging, jumping up on you, bursting out of their skin happy dance they do when you come in from getting the mail? Nothing is lost…
In recent years, we’ve seen a revolution in the way we humans approach health and healing in the West. With more and more evidence of just how strongly linked the mind and body are, practices that decrease anxiety and promote calm such as yoga, meditation, and mindfulness are growing in popularity. We now know that…
Everyone understands puppies have behavior problems and need to be taught “the rules.” But what about older dogs who understand the rules but become increasingly unable to follow them? The root cause of behavioral issues in older dogs is often anxiety, which can increase as they enter their golden years. And just like puppies, senior…
Picture this: It’s finally the weekend. On Saturday morning, you pack your pup into the car, venture out into nature, and embark on a 10-mile hike. On Sunday you have a morning run together, then head to the dog park for a serious game of fetch and some playtime with the other pooches. But once…
We can all agree puppies are wonderful, but there’s nothing quite like the sweet soul of an old dog. As your canine companion enters their golden years, it may seem like more of a challenge to keep them comfortable. But when you understand what’s happening in the body and mind of your senior dog, just…
You’ve heard that you can’t teach an old dog new tricks, but we don’t believe that for a second. It turns out that the key to slowing cognitive decline in your senior dog is exactly that: teaching them new tricks. Recent research by psychologist Norton W. Milgram at the University of Toronto shows giving older…
If your dog is suffering from arthritis, you are probably aware that there is a lot of information out there. A quick Google search for “arthritis in dogs” produces a whopping 63 million results in under a second! This is no surprise, as dog arthritis is one of the most common conditions affecting our pets. It…
The carefree run that becomes a slow shuffle… the defeated look at the bottom of the stairs… the deep groans when settling into bed… the signs of arthritis in an older dog are enough to tug at any loving pet parent’s heart. It can be easy to feel helpless as you observe the things your…
