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Leaving your dog loose in the house can be a significant milestone for pet owners. It signifies trust in your dog’s behavior and ability to adapt to independence. However, this decision shouldn’t be taken lightly, as it depends heavily on your dog’s personality, age, and level of training. Understanding your dog’s behavior is crucial to determining when—or if—they can be safely left unsupervised at home without needing a crate or other forms of confinement.Crate training often serves as a posi …

When you adopt a new dog, everyone you talk to will give you unsolicited training advice. Visit the dog park/don't  visit the dog park. Use a slip collar/don't use a slip collar. It's a lot of conflicting information to work through! When it comes to kennel training a dog, you will also hear a variety of opinions, and it's hard to know what to do. Personally, I'm a big fan of using a kennel (also called a crate) as a temporary tool to teach the dog how to be calm and well …

Obsessive dog parents can rarely think about leaving their dog at home while going on a road trip. Well, taking your dog with you is not a bad idea, especially if your dog is well trained and healthy. Not only can dogs make your road trip more exciting, but you can also spare yourself the anxiety of leaving your dogs at the mercy of pet sitters or kennels. However, taking dogs on road trips is not free of challenges. We discuss five expert tips in this article to help you prepare better for an e …