Recently, Ezra and I learned a cool new trick that I never imagined we would do. We learned how to walk together while Ezra weaves through my legs. It was really funny and I think we both enjoyed working together in new ways. It’s pretty tough to navigate with a big dog, but it is…
A dog’s nose is an incredibly powerful tool. It is incredibly powerful, smelling volatile organic compounds that are undetectable by humans. This has paved the way for dogs to have jobs as cadaver dogs or in bomb detection, blood tracking, and even to alert if your blood sugar is high. But dog noses can be…
Anyone can train their dog or puppy to spin. It’s a great skill to teach any dog of any age or obedience level. The easiest way to train it is through food luring. Ezra and I learned it on our path to getting our AKC Dog Trick Novice Title. And if big, goofy Ezra can…
Many people are interested in teaching their dogs basic tricks. Shake is one of the top tricks to teach your dog. The steps are pretty basic and anyone can teach their puppy or dog this trick. I taught this to Ezra after he turned a year old and it’s a really fun trick for adults…
How to teach your dog high five may seem hard. It’s in practically every movie featuring a dog. Only the most skilled dog owners and highly trained dogs are in movies. That means only the most skilled dog owners and highly trained dogs know how to high five, right? Wrong. Young dogs everyday learn this…