Nicholas Garrison My Dog Pulls on Leash - Now What? My Dog Pulls on Leash — Now What? You clip on the leash, head out the door, and suddenly it feels like you’re being dragged down the street. If this sounds familiar, you’re not alone. Leash pulling is... Jun 14, 2025 Training
Nicholas Garrison Fixing a Dog That Barks at Everything Fixing a Dog That Barks at Everything Does your dog bark at the doorbell, the neighbors, squirrels, or even a leaf blowing across the yard? If your dog seems to bark at everything, you're not alone—an... Jun 12, 2025 Problem Behaviors
Nicholas Garrison Service Dogs and Deception Service Dogs: Lifesaving Partners – And Why Faking It Puts Everyone at Risk Service dogs are more than pets. They are highly trained, dependable partners that provide essential assistance to individua... Jun 5, 2025 Service, Therapy and Emotional Support Animals
Nicholas Garrison Dogs are not Stubborn Blog Post: Understanding Dog Behavior - Why "Stubborn" Might Not Be the Right Word When it comes to our beloved canine companions, we often hear terms like "stubborn" thrown around when they don't qui... May 29, 2025 Training
Nicholas Garrison Puppy Parent Patience Patience is often considered a virtue, but when it comes to training a puppy, it’s a necessity. I’ve been working closely with new puppy owners, and a common theme I’ve noticed is a lack of patience. ... May 22, 2025 Training
Nicholas Garrison Don’t Let Love Turn into Pounds: The Importance of Not Overfeeding Your Dog Don’t Let Love Turn into Pounds: The Importance of Not Overfeeding Your Dog We dog owners all want our dogs to feel loved, safe, and happy. It’s easy to show affection with treats and extra helpings a... May 15, 2025 Care
Nicholas Garrison Pet Insurance Do's and Don'ts What Pet Owners Should Know About Pet Insurance Pets have become integral members of many American households. According to recent statistics, around 67% of homes own at least one pet, a significant i... May 11, 2025 Care
Nicholas Garrison Considerations for Dog Ownership for Older Adults and the Elderly Considerations for Dog Ownership for Older Adults and the Elderly Owning a dog can bring immense joy, companionship, and comfort to people of all ages. For older adults, the benefits can be especially... May 8, 2025 Training
Nicholas Garrison Puppy Parent Patience Puppy Parent Patience Patience is a virtue, or so they say. But when it comes to training a puppy, it is a necessity. I have been working a lot with new puppy owners. And what seems to be a common thr... May 4, 2025 Puppy Support
Nicholas Garrison Dogs Enjoy our Companionship I recently had a couple of conversations with dog owners who always left their dogs outside. Their dogs were never brought into the house. One of them said, "Well, that is the way I was raised. Dogs w... Apr 30, 2025 Care
Nicholas Garrison Selecting a Dog Looks aren’t everything. Often, we choose which dog to get based on appearance, whichever breed, size, or color appeals to us. Ever since I fell in love with Eddie on the TV show Frasier, I may have w... Apr 22, 2025 Understanding your Dog
Nicholas Garrison Pros and Cons of Bark Collars Bark collars can be effective in certain situations, but their success depends on the dog, the root cause of the barking, the type of collar used, and how it's implemented . Here's a breakdown of what... Apr 20, 2025 Training
