Whole Dog Journal

6 days ago | whole-dog-journal.com | Dan Muse

Everyone who owns a dog can benefit from professional training, whether it’s for basic training to taming aggression to working as a service or therapy dog. Dog training costs can vary significantly depending on where you live and the type of training you seek.

1 week ago | whole-dog-journal.com | Jessica Peralta

Sometimes dog beds get beyond dirty. Aside from the usual dirt stains and hair, they can also be subject to things like urine, poop, and blood. This can make keeping canine sleeping spots sanitary and tidy much more difficult. So what’s the best way to wash dog beds? Before getting started, be sure to check the material and care instructions on the dog bed.

1 week ago | whole-dog-journal.com | Nancy Kerns

I’ve had a number of older owners book lessons with me lately—more than half a dozen individuals and couples in their 70s and even 80s, all wanting some training help with their new dogs or puppies. I’ve been impressed by their optimism and commitment in taking on a dog who may live 10 or 15 or more years as well as their dedication to training and improving the dog’s behavior. And almost all of these clients bought a purebred puppy.

1 week ago | whole-dog-journal.com | Jessica Peralta

When it comes to dog training, treats are often a key component. Also, our pets like them! However, it’s important to not overfeed our dogs or fill them up on food that may not be as healthy or nutritionally balanced as their regular diet. So how many treats can a dog really have per day? “There is no set number of how many treats a dog can have per day,” says canine nutritionist Diana Laverdure-Dunetz.

1 week ago | whole-dog-journal.com | Jae Thomas

Ever wished you could reward your dog without being right next to them? If so, you may be interested in a remote-controlled dog treat dispenser. What is Remote Rewarding and What is it Used For? Remote rewarding involves rewarding a dog even when you can’t (or don’t want to be) directly next to them.