Pawsitive Futures Blog

Barking is normal—it’s how dogs communicate! But when it becomes excessive, it can cause stress at home. The key isn’t to stop barking, but to understand why it’s happening. From stress and boredom to attention-seeking or breed tendencies, each has a root cause. Once you know the “why,” you can create a plan to manage and prevent it for a calmer, happier household.

Check any social media platform, online forum, or ask your neighbor/aunt/coworker for dog training advice. You’ll probably find yourself swimming around in a massive pool of different or conflicting advice, yet everyone makes it sound so easy to get results. Why isn’t it working for you?!

It’s no secret that we utilize a lot of positive reinforcement, usually in the form of high value food and treats, to address reactive...

As a dog trainer, I hear frustrations along these lines from almost every one of my new puppy clients when we're getting started with...

When your dog licks you- how do you respond? Do you think, 'Aww kisses?' or 'ew! Please stop!' Most dog owners have experienced the...

Enrichment is one of those concepts most dog and puppy owners hear about at some point, but with how much information is out there these...

For those of us with dogs who are sensitive, anxious, or fearful, any large routine change can cause stress for everyone involved. Our...

As training and behavior professionals, we just about always encourage dog owners and new puppy parents alike to seek training for their...

Bringing home a new puppy can be so rewarding in so many ways. It’s always heartwarming and fulfilling to watch your baby dog grow into...

Often times bringing home a new puppy brings about a lot of joy. Snuggling, watching them enjoying the world for the first time, and...