A question I get ALL the time is about taking your puppy outside before they are fully vaccinated. This question usually comes up during potty training but my
YNP #020: Your Emergency Preparedness Plan When You Have a Dog
We are always told “prepare for emergencies" or "make an emergency preparedness plan." The problem is the nature of an emergency is they are unpredictable and the situations
YNP #019: The Downside of a Fenced-in Backyard
A fenced-in backyard is considered a very valuable resource for a dog owner. It makes owning, potty training and exercising your dog SO much easier. Or does it?
YNP #018: Ditch the Bowl and Make Mealtime an Event
So often, we get stuck in the idea that our dogs need to eat out of a bowl. BORING!! Our dogs are programmed to work for their food
YNP #017: 5 Dog Food Myths and the Truth Behind Them
We know that finding the right dog food for our dog is important. It can also be overwhelming. Most of us want to be able to walk into
YNP #016: Stop Behaviors Before They Start! How Thinking Ahead Can Make Training Easier.
“An ounce of prevention is worth a pound of cure” - Benjamin Franklin The best way to stop your dog from jumping up on people is not to
YNP #015: How to Choose the Right Dog Care – Part Two Pet Sitters
Welcome to Part Two of the two-part series on helping you find the right dog care for you. In part one (Episode #14) I talked all about facilities.
YNP #014: How to Choose the Right Dog Care – Part One Facilities
Do a test run. Don't forget to check out part two (episode 15) where I talk all about pet sitters. Dog Care Questionnaire To help you through
YNP #013: Dog Park vs. Dog Daycare
Both Dog Parks and Dog Daycares are a place for your dog to get exhausted while playing with their friends. Beyond that, you and your dog’s experience
YNP #012: The Most Important Part of Your Dog’s Obedience Training
You don’t have to be a dog person to know about basic obedience. It’s usually the first thing you think of when someone says “training a dog”. It