A dog barking in the backseat of the car can be a real nuisance—and even a hazard—for human drivers. But for dogs, barking is a way of communicating. In order to put the kibosh on all that annoying barking, we first need to understand why our furry companion is barking to begin with.

Dogs can be almost any kind of friend you want them to be! Whether you need a snuggler, a hunting companion, a playmate for your kids, or a protector, a canine friend can offer all of these. For the dog-lovers who prefer to live the active lifestyle, a dog as a running companion would be [...]

Nothing wrecks the fun and tranquility of hiking faster than encountering an ill-mannered dog on the trail. When you hike a public trail, you’re expected to abide by some very basic rules. It’s part of the social contract of enjoying public lands. When you hike with your dog, you’re responsible for him or her, too. [...]

Shoes are a fantastic way to protect your pup’s feet no matter what Mother Nature throws at them. Mud, snow, and hot pavement are no match for the Blaze or Step ‘n Strobe. The soles are made with the same type of material (TPU rubber) that is used in many human running shoes and sneakers, so they [...]

Moving to a new house with your dog can be a stressful event for the both of you—but it doesn’t have to be. With a little forward planning, you can make this big life event a fun and exciting transition.For your dog, the moving process is sometimes a scary and daunting process; his old belongings [...]

Do you love to go places with your dog, but whenever you do, he or she makes a racket, barking at everything you pass or at seemingly nothing at all? There areusually two reasons dogs exhibit this type of behavior:1. They are frustrated. Theywant to be in the park, and they wanted to be there 5 minutes ago! [...]

Are you planning your summer vacation and planning to take your dog along? You are not alone - over 88% of people plan to bring their dog on vacation this summer and most are doing it in their car, according to a recent Kurgo survey. But do you have a dog that doesn't love the [...]

Since dog training has changed drastically over the years,there are now many different options when it comes to choosing an obedienceclass. This can leave owners confused and a bit worried about how to choose theright fit for their pup. There is everything from puppy class, to agility, toeven scent class! So how do you choose? And [...]

The Snout About Strap is a gentle head halter that can be used for training purposes, while still keeping your dog comfortable and allowing him or her to eat, drink, and play. See how the Snout About Strap works and can be fitted to your dog in this video.Already own a Snout About Strap and [...]

There are many different tips and tricks when it comes to dog training — but did you know there are just two major training philosophies? All dog trainers follow one or the other of these two approaches, regardless of their specific techniques. The first is called positive-reinforcement training (sometimes known as rewards-based training) and the [...]

While some dogs are perfectly happy being couch potatoes, many were bred to work. Without proper exercise, this energy can lead to destructive behavior. So, what can you do besides play plenty of games of fetch? As it turns out, dog owners can wear out their high-energy dogs by stimulating their intelligence and working with their natural instincts. Nosework Christine Caplan, [...]

Puppies are notorious for being curious creatures. Until youtrain them, they will chew, bite, and lick everything – these may seem likecute little nuisances, but the longer you let them go on, the harder thesehabits are to break. Puppy training classes are an option, but they can beexpensive and often distracting forpuppies to learn [...]