The Inquisitive Canine team is rolling out a series of blog posts dedicated to new puppy parents. If you’re expecting a bundle of (inquisitive) canine joy, read on to get started on the right paw. Of course, opening your…
Helping your dog be a pawfect holiday guest or host might sound like a lot of work. But holiday prep with your pup can be fun! Incorporating a dash of gratitude, a splash of joy and a healthy helping…
With Halloween just around the corner, we can use this time to practice key skills with our inquisitive canines while having some fright-less fun along the way. Let’s make this celebration a real treat for our dogs by: Teaching…
Guarding objects is a normal, common, instinctual behavior in all animals, including humans! If we don’t take care of our stuff, our valued resources could easily be lost or stolen – which are outcomes each of us tries to…
In Part One of this post on Real-World Solutions for Impulse Control, we explored a pawsitive approach to teaching your inquisitive canine polite-and safe- manners around an open door to prevent door dashing and described some training games to…
Let’s face it, if dogs were born with a strong foundation of self-control, well, they wouldn’t really be dogs, would they? That said, darting out the door, bolting down the street, going after someone or grabbing food can result…
When was the last time you enjoyed a guilt-free snack? For us dog lovers, it’s not usually the guilt over calories that gets us; it’s those sad, sweet, pleading puppy dog eyes staring longingly in our direction. We might…
Like all normal doggy behaviors, such as barking and chewing, digging can be seen in many (if not all) of our domestic dogs at some point or another. And like other canine species-specific traits, each of these characteristics can…
Here at the Inquisitive Canine, we love and appreciate inquisitive people! You inspire us to explore practical, fun solutions to everyday challenges faced by pets and the people who love them. So, this month, we’re launching a new series…
Before you and your inquisitive canine head out to the beach, hit the trails or visit friends this summer, take a minute to check out some of our dog training pro tips. Our love-of-dog training approach will help you…