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Behavior Modification vs. Obedience Training: Which does your dog need?
When it comes to training your dog, understanding the difference between obedience training and behavior modification is key to getting...
connectingk9
Aug 27, 20254 min read


The importance of vet care for dogs
And why we ask for vaccination records for daycare and boarding As dog owners, we all want the same thing: for our pets to live long,...
connectingk9
Aug 13, 20254 min read


How to keep your dog happy when you’re at work?
Leaving your dog home alone while you head off to work can be a tough part of the day — for both of you. Dogs are social, intelligent...
connectingk9
Aug 6, 20255 min read


How scent work can improve your dog’s behavior
When most people think about dog training, they picture sit-stay-come drills or walks through the neighborhood. But there’s one activity...
connectingk9
Jul 11, 20253 min read


Keep your dog hydrated and cool this summer
Summer is a great time to enjoy the outdoors with your dog. Whether you're going on long walks, visiting the beach, or playing in the...
connectingk9
Jul 2, 20253 min read


Helping your dog cope with fireworks: 4th of July tips
The 4th of July is a time of celebration for many. But for our dogs, it can be an overwhelming and frightening experience. The loud...
connectingk9
Jun 11, 20254 min read


Understanding dog bites: Awareness, prevention, and reassurance
It’s National Dog Bite Awareness Week, a time to shine a light on canine behavior, public safety, and—most importantly—how we can prevent...
connectingk9
Jun 4, 20254 min read


What to do when there are signs of dog aggression
If your dog is showing signs of aggression, you’re not alone. It also doesn’t mean you’re a bad dog owner. Dog aggression is one of the...
connectingk9
May 28, 20256 min read


Understanding your dog's natural behaviors (and why they might be a problem for you)
As a dog training and boarding business, we see a lot of behaviors with the dogs that come in our training and boarding facility. One...
connectingk9
May 21, 20255 min read


Why fostering dogs matters This National Foster Care Month
May is National Foster Care Month, a time typically dedicated to recognizing the critical need for foster care for children. But it’s...
connectingk9
May 13, 20254 min read


Understanding dog anxiety: Helping your dog feel safe and confident
May is Dog Anxiety Awareness Month. It’s a perfect time to talk about a struggle many dogs face but few owners fully understand. At...
connectingk9
May 7, 20254 min read


National Lost Dog Awareness Day: How you can help keep the dog safe
Losing a dog is an experience no pet owner ever wants to face. The feeling of helplessness and worry that comes with a lost pet is both...
connectingk9
Apr 23, 20254 min read


Why heartworm prevention is essential for your dog’s health
As dog owners, we all want our dogs to live long, happy, and healthy lives. We make sure they get plenty of exercise, the right training,...
connectingk9
Apr 9, 20253 min read


How to tell If your dog is overwhelmed (and what to do about it)
As dog owners we will go through a lot of emotions. And so does our dog. Even though we want our dogs to feel safe and happy in every...
connectingk9
Apr 2, 20254 min read


Walking your dog in the park: Etiquette and safety tips
Walking your dog in the park can be a fun and enriching experience for both you and your dog. Parks offer a great environment for...
connectingk9
Mar 26, 20254 min read


K9 Veterans Day: The reasons to honor these heroes
March 13th is K9 Veterans Day. It’s the day that we take a moment to honor our most loyal and courageous heroes that served in the...
connectingk9
Mar 12, 20254 min read


A professional dog sitter or boarding: the differences
This week is Professional Pet Sitter week! Our dogs are part of our family but can’t always join our daily activities. In this case we...
connectingk9
Mar 5, 20254 min read


The pros and cons of spaying and neutering your dog
This month is spay/neuter awareness month. On Thursday February 27 it is also World Spay Day. Spaying or neutering your dog is one of the...
connectingk9
Feb 26, 20255 min read


How dogs show love and how you can show it back
Everyone with a dog knows that you can get a lot of loyalty and affection from your four-legged companion. Dogs show love in unique ways....
connectingk9
Feb 20, 20255 min read


How to prevent dog theft: Keeping your dog safe
Losing a beloved pet is every dog owner's worst nightmare, but the rise in dog theft cases makes this fear even more real. Dogs are...
connectingk9
Feb 12, 20254 min read
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