Category: Positive Dog Training

Encountering a stray dog can create an urgent mix of worry and impulse to act. As someone who works with dogs, I pay attention to how immediate choices shape outcomes: a calm, informed response increases the chances the animal is reunited with its family, receives necessary medical care, or finds a good home. This piece

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Feeding frequency is one of the simplest choices a dog owner makes every day, yet it shapes digestion, behavior, weight and even emergency risk. How often a dog eats is not a one-size-fits-all decision — it is shaped by age, body size, activity, health, and the household. The guidance below explains why frequency matters, gives

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Dry, flaky skin on a dog can be more than a nuisance — it can be uncomfortable for your pet and worrying for you. Below I describe who is most likely to benefit from home care, quick steps you can try safely right away, why skin dries out, when to suspect a deeper problem, and

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If your dog has ever grabbed a handful of gravel or carried a pebble like a prized toy, that moment feels urgent. Owners see viral videos of dogs swallowing rocks and worry about choking or surgery; they watch puppies mouth everything and wonder which behaviors will pass and which are a real problem. I typically

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Wondering “How much will my dog weigh?” is one of the first practical questions people ask after falling in love with a puppy, rescuing an adult, or choosing a breed to adopt. The answer matters for more than curiosity: it helps with food portions, choosing collars and crates, planning vet care, and spotting health problems

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When you bring a puppy home, the question of when to give that first bath comes up quickly. Timing matters more than most new owners realize: the wrong bath at the wrong time can dry delicate skin, interfere with early immune and temperature regulation, or make a nervous puppy more fearful. I’ll walk through the

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