Dog Advice & How-to
From quick tutorials to DIY recipes to expert Q&As, we’re to guide you through the good, bad, and mangy parts of pup parenting.
28 July 2016
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Ask a Trainer: How Can I Get My Dog to Chill Out at the Beach?
In the next installment of our “Ask a Trainer” column with Rachel Cohen Maso CPDT-KA of Brooklyn Dogtime, Ollie gets her tips for calming down an over-excited pup at the beach. I love t…
22 July 2016
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The 7 Dogs You Meet on a Walk (and How to Deal)
If only walking your dog were as simple as oh, say, walking your dog. Often an innocent stroll around the block is hijacked by another pup who seems to be operating from a different playbook, which…
23 June 2016
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The Real Reason Your Dog Freaks Out At Delivery People, And How You Can Fix It
In the next installment of our "Ask a Trainer" column with Rachel Cohen Maso CPDT-KA of Brooklyn Dogtime, Ollie gets her thoughtful advice on what to do when a normally sweet pup turns on…
by Gabby Slome
10 June 2016
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5 DIY Dog Puzzles: Homemade Food Puzzles Your Dog Will Love
Five games you can make at home to help your dog learn problem-solving.
9 June 2016
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Why Dogs Dig Holes and How to Make them Stop
If your pup is turning your yard into his outdoor sandbox, here’s how to correct the problem.
by Gabby Slome
3 June 2016
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How to Use Food to Get Your Dog to Do What You Want
For those of you with perfectly behaved dogs, feel free to move along and post a photo of your pet using the toilet/drinking a cup of tea/writing heartfelt thank you notes while the rest of us comm…
22 May 2016
4 MINS READ
How This Yellow Lab Learned to Balance So Much Food on His Head
Everybody loves a good dog trick, but Chester, the yellow lab of Jump for Joy SF Insta-fame, takes it to another level—specifically to his nose and head. He’s balanced everything from tacos…
18 May 2016
4 MINS READ
Expert Tips To Help Your Dog Overcome His Fear of Stairs
In our inaugural "Ask a Trainer" column, Ollie asks certified trainer Rachel Cohen Maso CPDT-KA, of Brooklyn Dogtime, how to help an especially panicky pup get over his fear of stairs. Ol…
12 May 2016
5 MINS READ
Dog Bath Alternatives: 12 Water Free Alternatives for Your Dog’s Hygiene
Make bathtime an easier experience for you and your dog with this easy hacks.
by Gabby Slome
2 May 2016
3 MINS READ
This NYC Shelter is Making Dog Adoption Chic
When you think of an animal shelter, chic is not a word that often comes to mind. As awesome as the work is that they do—we are staunch supporters and have rescued several dogs ourselves!—shelt…
