The holidays can be exciting — and overwhelming — for dogs. Between guests, food, and festive chaos, it’s easy for your pup to feel stressed or overstimulated. In this guide, we’ll share simple, positive reinforcement techniques to teach holiday dog manners — from calm door greetings to preventing counter surfing — so you and your dog can enjoy a peaceful, well-mannered celebration together.

When the school year kicks off, many families and professionals experience a big shift in routine. Summer often means more flexible schedules, longer days, and extra time at home with our dogs. But when September rolls around, life suddenly gets busier. Whether or not you have kids heading back to school, your dog will notice the difference in your daily schedule — and those changes can affect their behavior. The good news? With a little preparation and positive reinforcement

When summer temperatures rise, dogs are more vulnerable to overheating than humans. Unlike people, dogs don’t sweat through their skin—they cool themselves mainly through panting and limited sweat from their paw pads. This makes them highly susceptible to heat stroke, a potentially fatal condition that can develop quickly on hot days. What Is Heat Stroke in Dogs? Heat stroke in dogs—also called heat exhaustion or heat stress—occurs when a dog’s body temperature climbs above 1