Training Tips & How Tos
Dog Training
How to Stop Your Dog from Jumping
Most dogs jump when they become very excited, and it’s a normal response when a dog meets a new...
Dog Training
How to Teach a Dog or Puppy to Come
“Come” is probably the single most important command you’ll ever teach your dog. A well-learned...
Dog Safety
Dog Safety Guidelines for Kids & Families
The bond between a kid and their dog is special and something to celebrate. Along with careful...
Dog Training
How to Use Positive Reinforcement to Train a Dog
Positive reinforcement in dog training works by rewarding the behavior you want and ignoring the...
Traveling & Activities with Dogs
Traveling with Dogs
Tips for Car Travel with Dogs
Dogs are part of the family. We take them everywhere, including the workplace. Leaving them behind,...
Hiking and Dogs
How to Hike Safely with Your Dog
Any seasoned hiker who routinely hits the trail with a canine companion knows having their beloved...
Traveling with Dogs
What to Pack When Road-Tripping with Dogs
One of my favorite leisure activities is road-tripping with my dogs. As a pet-care professional, my...
Traveling with Dogs
How to Treat Dog Travel Anxiety
Travel anxiety in dogs is the fear of car travel stemming from not knowing or understanding what’s...
Dog Training 101 with Melinda Benbow
EPISODE 1: Communication—Bridging the Human & Canine Communication Gap
EPISODE 2: Vocabulary & Basics for Starting Training
EPISODE 3: Classical Conditioning—Building Positive Associations
EPISODE 4: Operant Conditioning—Consequence-Based Training
EPISODE 5: Teach Your Dog “Sit”
EPISODE 1: Communication—Bridging the Human & Canine Communication Gap
EPISODE 2: Vocabulary & Basics for Starting Training
EPISODE 3: Classical Conditioning—Building Positive Associations
EPISODE 4: Operant Conditioning—Consequence-Based Training
EPISODE 5: Teach Your Dog “Sit”
Gear & Product Care
Gear & Product Care
How to Wash Your Orvis Dog Bed
At Orvis, we understand that your best friend needs a clean, comfortable place to rest in between...
Gear & Product Care
Indoor Dog Gates: Creating Dog-Safe Zones
Whether training a puppy, separating dogs, or just carving out space for pups and people, an indoor...
Gear & Product Care
Nylon Vs. Leather Dog Collars
Is a nylon dog collar better than a leather one? There’s more to this decision than you might...
Gear & Product Care
When Is a Dog Harness a Better Choice Than a Collar
A must-have for dog owners, collars serve lots of purposes—a handy point of attachment for a leash,...
Wellness & Nutrition
Older Dogs
Tips for Caring for Your Senior Dog
Dogs are living longer than ever before thanks to improved nutrition and veterinary care. But dogs...
Dog Nutrition
How to Find the Right Dog Food
Consult our dog food guidelines for an overview of which ingredients you should expect to find in...
Gear & Product Care
How to Choose Safe Toys for Your Dog
For your dog, goofing off is serious business. Toys help stave off boredom, provide comfort, can be...
Older Dogs
Diet & Nutrition for Older Dogs
Improved veterinary care, better vaccines, and better nutrition are helping dogs live longer than...
Meet the Experts
Dog Expert
Melinda Benbow
Melinda Benbow is the owner and operator of Urban Uplander Pet Care LLC in Indianapolis Indiana. Her professional knowledge of pet care and dog...
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Dog Expert
Ethan and Kat Pippitt
Ethan and Kat Pippitt own Standing Stone Kennels and have been training bird dogs and breeding GSPs for over a decade...
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Dog Expert
Madeline Fellin
Dr. Madeline Fellin is a small animal veterinarian in Butte, Montana, a stone’s throw from the many storied rivers of Southwest Montana and a short...
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