Kristen VanNess
A Guide to Dog Recall Training
Recall training teaches dogs to respond to a cue when called. Dogs with good recall can often have more freedom.
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Morgan F., CVT
- 3 days ago
- 2 min
Kennel Cough: A Comprehensive Guide to Protecting Your Canine Companion's Health
Kennel cough, also known as canine infectious tracheobronchitis or canine infectious respiratory disease (CIRD), is a highly contagious...
Ashley C., CVT
- May 19
- 2 min
Purrfectly Polished: Mastering the Art of Cat Claw Care!
There are few ways to keep your cat's nails short, healthy, and trimmed at home, such as nails trimming, claw caps, and scratching posts.
Kristen VanNess
- May 17
- 1 min
Teaching Your Dog to Settle: A Series
Your dog will learn about going to their bed, staying there, and hanging there while you prepare for a coffee shop visit or restaurant.
Kristen VanNess
- May 17
- 2 min
Settle 101: Teaching Your Dog to Go To Her Bed
In this activity, your dog will learn that going onto the bed is fun and getting off of the bed is boring.
Kristen VanNess
- May 17
- 2 min
Settle 201: Settle and Stay
The second lesson in our Settle series is teaching a dog to stay on the bed until we invite them off.
Kristen VanNess
- May 17
- 2 min
Settle 301: Learning to Settle Under a Table
This is the third lesson in our Pup U series, Teaching Your Dog to Settle. Teaching a skill in your living room doesn’t mean your dog...
Dr. Hilary Jones
- May 15
- 2 min
Paws Above Water: Keeping Your Pup Safe While Swimming
Not all dogs love to swim! Learn how to keep your dog safe when swimming.
Kristen VanNess
- May 10
- 2 min
Loose Leash Walking: A Series
This series of lessons is for anyone who wants better loose leash walking with their dog.
Kristen VanNess
- May 10
- 3 min
Walking 101: Walking Basics
This Walking series lesson will provide the foundation for you and your dog. You will learn how to work as team, and when to reward your pup
Kristen VanNess
- May 10
- 2 min
Walking 201: Tackling New Environments
Take your dog to new places so they learn their great new leash walking skills work everywhere, not just at home.
Kristen VanNess
- May 10
- 2 min
Walking 301: Managing Distractions on a Walk
Distractions are the biggest challenge for most dogs. In this lesson, we’ll show you how to turn a distraction into a learning opportunity.
Ashley C., CVT
- May 8
- 3 min
Everything You Need to Know About Spaying and Neutering Your Pets
When to spay or neuter you pet can be confusing! Learn the ins and out of why and when to fix your pet.
Kristen VanNess
- May 4
- 1 min
Teaching Your Dog To Come: A Series
Our video series shows you the beginning stages for Come, and we’re here to provide personalized support throughout the process.
Kristen VanNess
- May 4
- 3 min
Come 101: The Basics
The first video in our Come series, learn the building blocks for Come when called.
Kristen VanNess
- May 4
- 2 min
Come 201: Avoiding Distractions
Now that we’ve added in our come when called signal and practiced in various environments, we can work with distractions.
Morgan F., CVT
- May 3
- 3 min
What is Parvo in Dogs?
Parvo is a highly contagious, gastrointestinal virus & the most common causes of severe illness and death for puppies.
Kristen VanNess
- May 2
- 4 min
I Feel Guilty My Dog Is Bored
Making sure your dog is mentally stimulated throughout the day encourages desired behavior and reduces boredom
Kristen VanNess
- Apr 27
- 4 min
What Does It Mean When a Dog Licks You?
While some dog licking can be affectionate, obsessive licking could be a sign of an underlying issue, such as anxiety or OCD.
Victoria D., RVT
- Apr 24
- 2 min
Why Fleas Can Make Your Pet So Itchy
Ever wondered by fleas make your pets so itchy? It's usually due to something called flea allergy dermatitis, or FAD.
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