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May 12, 2023

I’m a Dog Mom Too!

With Mother’s Day approaching, I’d like to share a personal message about being a ‘dog mom.’ Celebrating the Canine-Human Bond Everyone knows me as “Ringo’s Mom” and expects me (and hubby) to bring Ringo with us wherever and whenever…

March 24, 2023

Tips for National Pet Poison Prevention Month

March is National Pet Poison Prevention Month – a gentle reminder to be aware of your dog’s surroundings, what foods you can share and when to use the “leave it!” cue. Be Aware of Your Dog’s Surroundings Common household…

January 25, 2023

How Long Will It Take to Train My Dog?

What do murders solved the day they are committed, complete recovery from catastrophe within two days, and huge, inexpensive NYC apartments have in common? They don’t exist. But TV and movies are great at convincing us that these illusions…

November 21, 2022

Pro Tips to Help Your Dog Through Holiday Stressors – Part Two

Helping our inquisitive canines through holiday stressors is important for their well-being as well as the safety of your family and guests. The behavior of stressed-out pets can even escalate to aggression if things become overwhelming, particularly this time…

July 10, 2021

Dog Training: Cookies vs. Corrections

Whether you’ve just acquired a new dog, have been a longtime dog parent, or are growing your family with a furry addition, you might find yourself seeking practical dog training solutions to everyday challenges. And if you ask around, you’ll…

February 2, 2021

Mark Your Calendar for Doggy Date Night

Doggy Date Night is February 3rd! Are you ready? How will you and your Inquisitive Canine celebrate your bond and unconditional love? The website, nationaltoday.com has some fun ideas and we came up with a few of our own…

August 29, 2020

Advocates for the Use of Force-Free Training and Pet Equipment

The Inquisitive Canine and TransPaw Gear are proudly participating in Project Trade, an advocacy program that promotes the use of force-free pet equipment. Recently, Inquisitive Canine founder Joan Hunter Mayer and fellow Pet Professional Guild member Pam Shultz chatted…

June 14, 2020

From Dog Trainer to Dog Harness Creator: A Journey of Invention With a Cultural Shift

Since becoming a trainer and launching The Inquisitive Canine, I had always considered developing a dog harness thatwould not only help dogs and their owners enjoy adventures together, but that would also eliminate the need and use of more…

January 4, 2020

Top Tips to Make Training Your Dog a Breeze

Sometimes dogs can seem like alien creatures to us. They eat things we find gross. They don’t speak our language (even though it sometimes seems like they do). Dog training can look like sorcery to the untrained eye. Here…

July 1, 2018

The Pros and Cons of Owning More Than One Dog

If you’ve been considering bringing a second (or third…or fourth…) dog into your home, you might be asking yourself questions such as “Should I” “Should I not?” As with most new endeavors, it should begin with a plan – of…