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Did you know that humans and dogs are very similar in personalities when eating yummy treats? While humans lack tails, sometimes we will do small happy dances when eating treats or desserts. For our four-legged friends, symptoms of their happy dances can include (but are not limited to) prancing, dancing, tail-wagging, the Zoomies, impatient pawing, sitting, wiggling, or maybe a combination of all of these! These happy behaviors are typically innocuous and beloved and are recorded on every social media platform. Unfortunately, these behaviors can become a problem when the over-excitement translates into aggressive chewing and inhaling of food and...

The Do’s and Don'ts Guide to Puppy Crate Training Whether you’re a seasoned hound handler or a new puppy parent, there’s nothing more exciting than getting a new best friend! Canine companions are among the most popular domesticated animals around the world, and it’s estimated that in 2019, Canadians spent over 9 billion on animals including vet bills and pet products. From dog toy subscriptions to premium quality dog treats, it's easy to see pet parents really do love their fur children! However, owning a dog is not always just fur shine and rainbows. Nurturing a well-behaved dog begins with disciplined puppy crate...

Whether you’re a new pupper owner, a hardened hound handler, or a selfless stray squire, you’re probably well aware of how doggos of all shapes, sizes, and ages love their treats. What you probably didn’t know is what bully sticks are made of and why it is important to have age-appropriate treats for your new puzzled puppy.  So, what are bully sticks for puppies? In this blog, we’ll give you the ins and outs of why it's important to have age-appropriate treats for your new fluffy family friend, what bully sticks are, and why it might be time to invest...

What Are Bully Sticks Made Of? Guide to Facts and Benefits If you’re a dog owner, then congrats! You’re a part of the 74% of the population who love dogs in the United States. By now, you’ve probably bought some dog treats in the store (or somewhere online) for your doggo and seen the excited tail-wagging, the tippy-tapping joy they feel when munching on whatever you give. But before you get ahead of yourself, have you considered what you’re actually feeding your precious pooch?  Most pet owners know and love their dogs, but the average dog owner usually doesn't take...

We recently chatted with Holly Blakney, Director of Training at Hollywoof Training & Animal Actors, to get the inside scoop on top dog training tips. Q. Why did you become a dog trainer? How long have you been one?A: I have always loved dogs my whole life! Funny enough, my parents are NOT dog people and we didn’t have any when I was younger. I would ask my neighbors if I could play with and walk their dogs for them. I would train their dogs to do obedience and eventually started taking a neighbor's dog to agility classes. I was...