tips, stories, and reviews for people who love dogs, powered by rover.com, the world’s largest network of 5-star pet sitters and dog walkers. by researching the right accommodations, doing some pre-trip training, prepping all your dog’s supplies in advance, and leaving a detailed care plan, you can enjoy your holiday travels knowing your anxious dog is in great hands. my own dog radar has a long history of separation anxiety and reactivity. in that case, boarding your dog at the …

when you’re looking for a retractable leash for your big dog, there are some features to keep in mind, including weight limit, clip size, and more. you want a leash that is going to be strong, particularly if your dog is big and powerful. if your dog is 100 pounds for example, you might be able to go up to a 110 or 120-pound weight limit. when you use a retractable leash, the objective is to have flexibility. when you’re …

aggression in dogs, whether it be toward a dog’s owner or other dogs, is a serious behavior that should be adjusted with the help of a professional dog trainer. aggression is a term that is used to explain multiple dog behaviors. if you adopted your dog from a shelter, he may have been abused and certain triggers could set him off. in this case, your dog will need to be trained to respect boundaries and that protection is unnecessary. once …

i adopted my lab mix korra at eight weeks old and followed all of the training books to a t. i crate trained her, socialized her with all kinds of people, and brought her everywhere with me, in the hopes that she would become an easy-going dog as she grew into adulthood. seemingly overnight, she became uncontrollable, often lunging and barking at the end of her leash whenever she saw another dog. leash reactivity is when your dog overreacts to …

for the first few years of his life, my wife and i called our dog omar “the rug” because he would lie down when other dogs approached and couldn’t wait to greet and play with them. “it is sort of embarrassing to be out in public and feel like your dog is misbehaving,” says kate senisi, certified professional dog trainer and director of training and behavior and co-founder of school for the dogs in new york city. so if you …