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.
3 June 2016
3 MINS READ
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…
15 April 2016
2 MINS READ
This Costa Rica Sanctuary Will Make All Your Dog Dreams Come True
You know that recurring vacation fantasy you have? The one in which you frolic through tropical meadows with hundreds and hundreds of adoptable dogs before cuddling for hours as the sun dips into a…
by Gabby Slome
11 April 2016
3 MINS READ
Dog Training Mistakes to Stop Making Right Now
Hey, you. The one with the pocket full of dog treats, half-empty spray bottle of water, and weary eyes of a new pet parent. Yes, you. This is harder than you thought, isn’t it, this whole tra…
by Gabby Slome
16 March 2016
5 MINS READ
Is My Dog Depressed?
Believe it or not, dogs can suffer from depression! Here’s how to get your pup in a happier place.
by Gabby Slome
24 February 2016
6 MINS READ
8 Signs That You’d Be a Perfect Dog Foster Parent
One of the most effective ways shelters and rescue operations handle overcrowding is through temporary foster care until a forever home can be found. A dog may stay with a foster short term (a few …
by Gabby Slome
10 February 2016
9 MINS READ
10 Must-Have Items For New Puppy Parents
Considering bringing home a new puppy? As exciting as it is, it can also be a little overwhelming. If you’ve never owned a puppy before you might be tempted to go a little crazy and buy one of ev…
by Gabby Slome
