Christine Hibbard, CTC, CPDT You’re out on a relaxing walk with your dog when you see another owner walking towards you with their dog. The owner says to you, “can our dogs say hello”? How do you decide whether allowing your dog to greet a strange dog on leash is a good idea? After all,… [Read More]
Fun Activities For You and Your Dog
Guest Blogger: Andrea Kilkenny and the tireless Mojo I live with Mojo. Mojo will be 9 soon, and shows no sign of slowing down. I have to say, he’s better than when he was oh say, 2, but at almost 9, if it weren’t for his graying face, you would not know he is a… [Read More]
Tips For Exercising With Your Dog
Miles Bensky, BA, CTC Summer is a beautiful time in Seattle, and as the warmer weather approaches, many of us find ourselves spending more time outside. Recently, I have taken up running, completing my first half-marathon in March over on Whidbey Island. As I have continued to train outside, I notice more and more people… [Read More]
Questions to Ask Before Adopting a Dog or Puppy
Carly Loyer Davis, CPDT It’s more than mildly ridiculous that a dog trainer would not have a dog. Unfortunately, living in a Seattle apartment is very rarely conducive to dog ownership/parentage. Similarly, college, working multiple jobs, and driving a lot don’t lend themselves to being an ideal dog owner. As a result, this dog trainer… [Read More]
How To Evaluate a Dog Daycare
Christine Hibbard, CTC, CPDT I’ve been surprised by how often I’ve heard dog owners say with relief in their voices, “my dog passed the temperament test and has been accepted into dog daycare”, but when I ask the owner questions about the daycare, I discover that the owners did very little investigation. As with any… [Read More]