Nicholas Garrison The Healing Benfits of Music For Pets Part 1 The Healing Effects of Music for Pets Part 1 We already know that music has a positive effect on our daily lives. It's one of the best ways to reduce stress, increase relaxation, and even help us get ... Mar 26, 2026 Care
Nicholas Garrison If You Love Your Dog, Teach Them to Love a Muzzle When most people think of a muzzle, they picture danger, aggression, or a dog that’s “out of control.” But that picture couldn’t be further from the truth. A muzzle is not a punishment. It’s not a lab... Mar 19, 2026 Care
Nicholas Garrison Dogs Living in a Human-Centered World: Helping Dogs Adapt to Our Environment Most dogs today live in environments that were never designed with dogs in mind. They live in houses, walk on sidewalks, ride in cars, and spend time around busy human schedules. In many ways, dogs ha... Mar 13, 2026 Problem Behaviors
Nicholas Garrison Counter Surfing Does your dog like to jump on your counter and steal food or love tipping over the trash can? Most dogs do. Especially puppies or rescue dogs. Dogs are natural scavengers and opportunistic feeders, so... Mar 9, 2026 Problem Behaviors
Nicholas Garrison The Truth About Tug of War: Does Playing Tug Make Your Dog Aggressive? The Myth of Playing Tug of War With Your Dog Let’s talk about one of the most persistent dog training myths out there: “Don’t play tug-of-war with your dog. It’ll make them aggressive.” If I had a dol... Feb 26, 2026 Myths
Nicholas Garrison The Alpha Myth For years, dog owners were told they needed to be the “alpha.” Eat first. Walk through doors first. Show the dog who’s boss. This advice came from a simple belief: dogs are pack animals trying to clim... Feb 19, 2026 Understanding your Dog
Nicholas Garrison Puppy Sibling Syndrome: What Every Dog Owner Needs to Understand If you’re raising two puppies at the same time, especially littermates—you’ve probably heard warnings about puppy sibling syndrome (often called littermate syndrome ). For many dog owners, those warni... Feb 3, 2026 Puppy Support
Nicholas Garrison You Love Your Dog — So Why Is Life Still So Hard? You Love Your Dog — So Why Is Life Still So Hard? February is the month we talk about love. And if you’re a dog owner, chances are you love your dog deeply. You’ve fed them, walked them, worried about... Jan 30, 2026 Seasonal Support
Nicholas Garrison January Reset for Dogs: January in Georgia: A Sneaky Reset Month for You and Your Dog January in Georgia is a funny time of year. It’s not exactly winter-winter, but it’s also definitely not spring. One day it’s 65 degrees a... Jan 22, 2026 Seasonal Support
Nicholas Garrison Dogs Do What Works Dogs Do What Works (A Story Every Dog Owner Has Lived) It usually starts like this. You open the door. Your dog launches himself forward like he has been shot out of a cannon. The leash goes tight. Yo... Jan 15, 2026 Training
Nicholas Garrison The Best Indoor Dog Games to Beat Winter Boredom The Best Indoor Games to Beat Winter Boredom Dog indoor activities, enrichment for dogs, and rainy-day dog fun When winter weather keeps you indoors, it is not just humans who get bored—our dogs feel ... Jan 9, 2026 Seasonal Support
Nicholas Garrison New Year New Habits January marks an excellent opportunity for fresh starts—not just for people, but for our dogs as well. After the excitement and chaos of the holiday season, many dogs may notice the changes in routine... Jan 5, 2026 Seasonal Support
