by The Life of Riley | Dog Socialization, Positive Reinforcement Dog Training, Training Products
Taking our dogs to a dog park to run free and play with other dogs off-leash seems to be an ideal way to help enrich our dog’s lives so they can be their happiest. After all, dogs are social animals that love to play, and they have lots of energy they need to burn...
by The Life of Riley | Dog Socialization, Positive Reinforcement Dog Training, Puppy Training
In prior posts I’ve highlighted four areas to focus on with your new puppy in the first few months of its life to help it grow into a happy and emotionally stable dog in our chaotic human world (So you got a puppy?). The first and one of the most critical but...
by The Life of Riley | Dog Socialization, Dog Training, Positive Reinforcement Dog Training, Puppy Socialization, Puppy Training, Training Products
Will life with your new puppy be all Unicorns & Rainbows? A new puppy is such an exciting experience! When considering adding a puppy to their household, most people visualize games of chase, soft cuddles, companionship, romps in the woods, strolls in the...
by Wendy Taylor | Cats, Dog Socialization, Dog Training, Positive Reinforcement Dog Training, Shelter Dogs
Meeting the Cat The first morning after I went home from the shelter, my mom introduced me to Ayla the cat. When I first arrived home, Ayla didn’t know whether she could trust me, even though I looked a lot like Sable, so she hid from me in the closet. Mom wanted me...