How long will it take for our dog to become an “expert” at a particular skill? That’s the million-dollar question many trainers field...

Around 5-6 months of age, puppies begin their journey through adolescent development, until they reach approximately 2 years of age give...

It's no secret that Raising Fido advocates for adoption, but we also support the responsible purchase of puppies. Locating an ethical and...

Having doubts about adopting a rescue dog? Read on! Have you, or someone you know, thought about adopting a rescue dog before, but then...

I don’t think there are many people who would disagree with the statement that internet search engines have added value to our lives in...

Did you just get a new puppy or are you about to? It’s only natural that you’d want to be prepared to start baby Fido out on the right...

Hands up… who has heard of the “buzzword” enrichment when it comes to dogs? Whether you are a new or experienced pet parent you’ve...

In my first blogpost, I talked about the importance of beginning proper and safe socialization training as soon as your puppy comes home....

For nearly seven months now I’ve been frustrated with daily pain in my left shoulder. I keep wondering if it’s ever going to stop. At my...

I was recently watching a video series of a dog trainer working with a fearful German Shepherd Dog who had previously been trained using...

I love watching dogs play. Few things put a bigger smile on my face than seeing dogs being dogs, romping around together. Clients...

I will never forget the day that my dog escaped. It was a beautiful sunny day and we were headed to the park. My husband was driving and...

What is required for a dog to reach their full potential? Full potential being the actualization of the dog we daydreamed about before...

Like so many of the interventions we take with puppies, prevention is key when it comes to resource guarding. This is true for a number...

What if I said you could have a completely housetrained puppy in just 3 weeks? Sound too good to be true? I promise, it isn't! Want to...

If someone asked you “what is the most dangerous dog,” what would you say? There are a lot of opinions available with a quick google...

It can feel as if everything to do with training a well-behaved dog must be accomplished at warp speed to make sure your puppy doesn’t...

All puppies experience a “sensitive socialization period” in their development. Established by research as a window of time during which...