Behavior & Training

Practical guidance to help you better understand your dog’s behavior, build useful skills, and navigate everyday training challenges.

Behavior & Training

Are You Playing Tug-of-War With Your Dog the Right Way?

Oct 10, 2026

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4 min read

Are You Playing Tug-of-War With Your Dog the Right Way?

Who should win? Is growling normal? And are you pulling too hard? Turns out, there's more to a good game of tug than simply hanging on to the other end.

Behavior & Training

Your Dog Is Still Wired After Exercise. Do They Really Need More?

Sep 28, 2026

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4 min read

Your Dog Is Still Wired After Exercise. Do They Really Need More?

When walks, play, training, and enrichment still leave your dog looking ready for round two, doing more can feel like the obvious answer. Dog trainer Emily Breslin helps us unpack why it isn't always the right one.

Behavior & Training

Does Your Dog Only Listen When You Have Treats? Here’s What to Do

Sep 14, 2026

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5 min read

Does Your Dog Only Listen When You Have Treats? Here’s What to Do

If your dog suddenly develops selective hearing when your hands are empty, the answer probably isn’t to stop using treats. It’s to change when they appear.

Behavior & Training

How Much Should You Let Your Dog Sniff on Walks?

Sep 8, 2026

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4 min read

How Much Should You Let Your Dog Sniff on Walks?

If your dog stops every few feet, here’s how to balance sniffing, movement and exercise in a way that works for both of you.

Behavior & Training

What Kind of Barker Lives in Your House?

Jul 27, 2026

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6 min read

What Kind of Barker Lives in Your House?

Meet the Security Guard, the Frustrated Greeter, the Customer Service Desk—and the other vocal departments that may reveal what your dog actually needs.

Behavior & Training

Your Dog Always Wants One More Throw. When Should You Stop?

Jul 21, 2026

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5 min read

Your Dog Always Wants One More Throw. When Should You Stop?

A new study explored extreme toy motivation in dogs. For most dog parents, the more useful question is simpler: how do you know when fetch has gone far enough?