Taylor Lima3 days ago7 minTo Greet or Not to Greet, That is the Question: A Brief Meditation on SocializationSomething that new puppy parents often have lots of questions about- especially now in the time of COVID when going out & about is a conc...
Taylor LimaDec 31, 20205 minSTOP TRYING TO MAKE FETCH HAPPEN: How Playing Fetch Can Make Behavioral Problems WorseI want to let you in on a little secret- I really, really don't like fetch. It's probably last on the list of "Ways I Like to Tire Out My...
Taylor LimaDec 31, 20203 min5 BENEFITS OF TREAT DISPENSING TOYS & FOOD PUZZLES#DITCHTHEDOGBOWL You've seen the dizzying array of treat dispensing toys at your local pet store, but if you're still not convinced to di...
Taylor LimaDec 30, 20206 minCAN I PET THAT DOG? Picture this: you're out for a stroll on a sunny afternoon, happily enjoying your day, when all of a sudden you walk past a coffee shop a...
Taylor LimaDec 30, 20206 minHOW TO MASTER LOOSE LEASH WALKINGIs walking your dog less of a fun time and more of a chore? Shoulders hurt from getting constantly dragged down the street by your out-of...
Taylor LimaDec 30, 20207 minPOSITIVE REINFORCEMENT CAN'T STOP A BEHAVIORI can’t tell you how many times I’ve seen that phrase repeated over and over in discussions of training methodologies, often as a justifi...
Taylor LimaDec 30, 20205 minCANINE ENRICHMENT: WHY YOUR DOG NEEDS IT & HOW TO DO IT BETTERAn important part of raising a well-behaved dog is keeping their brains busy. While teaching basic obedience cues such as sit, stay, and ...
Taylor LimaDec 30, 20202 minDIY DOG TREATSI’ve always LOVED to bake ever since I was a child. Some of my fondest memories are helping out my parents and grandparents in the kitche...
Taylor LimaDec 30, 20204 minQ & A WITH A DOG BREEDERIf you’re considering welcoming a new dog into your family – and you’re sure you’d rather get a puppy from a breeder than adopt a dog fro...
Taylor LimaDec 30, 20204 minDESIGNER DOG WOESAlmost every dog breed known today has been the product of intricate design, carefully crafted over years to create the ideal dog for wha...
Taylor LimaDec 30, 20205 minTIME TO DITCH THE ALPHAView the originally published article in K9 Magazine here. On February 26th, National Geographic aired an episode of its popular show Ces...