By Hannah Stein Thanksgiving is just around the corner! You plan to cook for Fido, too, right? Sadly, you cannot give into every craving your pup has. Here is a list of some of the most dangerous foods and what not to feed your dog. Our first six foods are dangerous to eat because they are toxic: 1. Chocolate This is probably the most well-known human food that is toxic to dogs. Chocolate is toxic because it contains substances called methylxanthines, which stop certain metab

By Emily Schultze Whether it’s being ready to dive into your latest puppy story at the drop of the hat or having to fight the urge to squish them with cuddles every time you walk in the door- you know you love your dog. However, there might be times when you are gazing into their adorable puppy-dog eyes and wonder, do they feel the same? While the answer to that question is most definitely yes, there are some behaviors that dogs use to show their love you can look out for. On

By Emily Schultze It’s a pretty familiar situation for most dog owners. Someone comes over to visit, or you are just getting home after work, and you can hear your dog run up to greet you as you open the door. Then, the second you or anyone else steps inside the house, your dog launches themselves into the air with a direct course to you and your guest. While it is nice to be greeted with such excitement (you love seeing them too), it can be a bit tiring to have to be on guar

By Emily Schultze So you just got your new puppy and you are super excited to share their cuteness with the world! You want to take them out on the town, but don’t know what steps to take first to make sure that you and your pup have the best possible time. In this week’s training video, New Life K9 Educators Rosa and Nicole talk about how to go about socializing your puppy. One of the most important things to do when you first get a puppy is to make sure they are safe. Befor

By Emily Schultze If you are a pet owner, you probably have developed your own unique method for how to get out the door without also letting out any unwelcome companions. Whether it is in your house, your car or any other place with a door, dogs seem to have an instinct for knowing when they will get an opportunity to make the dash to "freedom". While you love spending time with your pet, you most likely want to make sure they don’t get hurt in their effort to follow you as

By Emily Schultze Whether they are curling up at your feet while you watch T.V. or lounging in bed as you run around the house, you have probably noticed that your dog sleeps quite a bit. You might be wondering—is this normal? How much sleep do they actually need? Before you start to worry, remember that, just like us, the amount of sleep that each dog needs is different. The number of Zzz's necessary for your pup to be feeling their best depends on many factors like size, ag

By Emily Schultze If you have ever looked down to realize your dog has suddenly become decided to become your third leg, or tripped over them (again) when walking to the bathroom half-asleep in the middle of the night, you know that momentary flash of panic and desire to make sure that they are okay. But should you reach down to comfort your dog? How should you do it? Are there some situations where you should comfort them and others where you shouldn’t? In this Training Tip

By Emily Schultze If you have ever tried to talk to someone who doesn’t speak your language, you know the bizarre series of exaggerated hand gestures and facial expressions that can mark the interaction. Even though these encounters will make your future charades-playing self proud, it can still be frustrating to not be able to communicate. While differences in language typically stand out in people’s minds, there is a huge population who are often ignored—our dogs. In this T