Keep your dog enriched without pushing them through the heat with 16 trainer-approved summer ideas, including swimming, paddling, sniffing, digging and indoor games.
Activities
How to Stop a Dog Digging Without Punishment
Learn why your dog is digging, how to protect off-limit areas without punishment, and how to redirect keen diggers to an appropriate place to dig.
How to Get Your Puppy to Use the Potty in the Rain
Puppy refusing to pee in the rain? Learn how to desensitise them to wet weather gradually, keep toilet training on track, and know when temporary management can help.
Dog Obsessed With a Ball? How to Prevent Fetch Obsession
A ball-loving dog is not automatically an obsessive dog. Learn how to recognize unhealthy fetch fixation, lower arousal, build recovery, and keep ball play safe and genuinely enjoyable.
Will Playing Tug With Your Dog Make Them Aggressive? 2026
Discover the truth behind the question, “Will tug make my dog aggressive?” and learn how to safely engage your dog in a fun, bonding game of tug of war.
How Much Does Puppy Training Cost? 2026
Pondering over puppy training costs? Uncover the various options, from group classes to individual sessions, and set the right budget for your pooch’s education. Find cost-effective tips and more!
How to Properly Puppy-Proof Your Home and Yard 2026
Looking to protect your playful pup and your house alike? Learn how to properly puppy proof your home and yard with our comprehensive guide
What Is Operant Conditioning in Dog Training? 2026
Professional dog trainers use something called "Operant conditioning" when training dogs, it sounds quite complex, but it's quite easy to understand. In dog training, it's the base of where a lot of the labels trainers give themselves come from. Like "Balanced"...
Do Harnesses Make Dogs Pull More? Pro Trainer Explains – 2026
This question comes up so regularly, and I really want to take a moment to debunk this. Some people claim that having a flat collar around your dog's neck can give better control, others will claim that front-clip harnesses are the best solution, some even claim head...