by Autumn, Guest Dog Blogger I’ve been testing out quite a few new dog treats now that my owners have subscribed to the Bark Box. Each one tastes better than…

Jumping is normal dog behavior. It is a “canine etiquette rules” taught to each pup from birth. As soon as they are able to eat solid food, the mother canine…

I saw the saddest thing in the park yesterday!  It really bummed me and the Boss out! We were on our usual walk and there was this human with an…

Hi it’s me, Spike. Today I want to discuss with you a little bit about dog behavior and how to decode what we’re trying to tell you. You see, since…

by Dog Blogger, Spike Hi there, it’s me, Spike. I know that sometimes having a new furry companion can be stressful when it should be joyous and fun. For some…

A month ago, Acme Canine’s owner and founder, Laura Pakis, delved into a new type of training: chickens.  It may seem like a cockeyed leap from canine to poultry, but…

GOOD DOG BOOKS The New Knowledge of Dog Behavior by Pfaffenberger Adam’s Task, by Vicki Hearne. How to Speak Dog by Dr. Stanley Coren The Dog’s Mind, by Dr. Bruce…

by Chad Mackin The moment we start teaching the dog we are presented with a problem.  How do we get the dog interested in learning what we are going to…

IN THE age-old war between cats and dogs, canines might just have struck the killer blow. A border collie called Chaser has been taught the names of 1022 items –…

by Laura Pakis, Certified Professional Dog Trainer and Blogger After being a dog trainer for over thirteen years, I’ve gotten accustom to people asking me about my career. Usually it…