5 New Year’s Resolutions for Dog Owners

It’s the time of year for making New Year’s Resolutions! The usual list of resolutions includes commitments to do more of this, less of that, and get these and those things done. For pet parents, here are some New Year’s…
The 4 Most Important Tips for Walking Your Dog

Dogs need exercise and mentally stimulating experiences every day to stay healthy and happy. So, going for daily walks with you is a critically important opportunity for your dog to get a sufficient quantity and quality of physical and mental…
Using Positive Reinforcement To Train Your Dog

Positive reinforcement is a powerful tool for your dog training. It can also be used as a means of increasing desirable behaviors and decreasing undesirable ones. Let’s look at how you can use positive reinforcement to train your dog. This…
Training Your Dog to Stay Calm When Visitors Arrive

Many people may wonder, “What is it with dogs and doorbells?” But, in homes everywhere, dogs become over-excited when the doorbell rings or someone knocks on the door. Does that sound like what happens at your house too? Great news!…
Guide to Dog Body Language: What’ Your Dog Trying to Say?

If only our dogs could talk, we could know what they’re thinking. But, actually, your dog is communicating with you. He uses dog body language to give you continuous cues to let you know what’s on his mind. From those…
6 Fun Fitness Activities to Help Keep Your Dog Healthy!

Too much sitting and lying around the house does not provide sufficient amounts of daily physical exercise or mental stimulation for your dog. Along with being habitually inactive, if your dog is also munching on too many treats, this routine…
Flexible Vs. Rigid Dog Door Flaps

Topics covered in this blog: There are a few important features to look for in your search for the best dog door for your pet’s needs and lifestyle. You probably know you need a pet door that makes sense in…
How to Stop a Dog from Scratching Doors

Has your dog damaged your front door, and possibly other doors in your home by repeatedly scratching the paint or even gouging into the wood, or denting the aluminum? This is actually a very common problem. There are various causes…
Should I Upgrade to an Energy-Efficient Doggie Door?

The best efforts of homeowners who invest in energy-efficient windows and doors can be undermined by aging or poorly designed pet doors. In fact, many lower-quality dog doors are sources of continuous major heating and cooling losses. Inferior doggie doors…
Everything You Should Know About Low-E Glass

Energy efficiency experts estimate that around 70% of energy loss in buildings is caused by poor insulation of windows and doors. One important way to help improve home energy efficiency is to eliminate waste through the glass on home exteriors,…
