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As a dog owner, you want to do everything you can to ensure your furry friend is happy and healthy. That includes making sure they're getting the right nutrition. There are a lot of different opinions out there about what the best diet for dogs is, but the truth is that there's no one-size-fits-all answer. The best way to ensure your dog is getting the nutrition they need is to work with your veterinarian to create a customized plan.  In the meantime, here's a basic overview

All new at 10 tonight. A 9-year-old is recovering after a vicious dog attack in Hansville. Left her with severe injuries on her face. Delilah McKay was sitting outside on her apartment steps when a dog that was being walked by another child all of a sudden attacked her. The family shared photos that show her injuries, and we want to warn you, some of those photos may be graphic. Delilah's mother tells us a nearby teenager managed to get the dog away from her daughter. Delilah

So you love dogs. You have a knack for understanding them. Perhaps you have already helped friends with their dogs, or maybe this is all brand new. Either way, you're here because you want to turn that passion into a real career. Good news—you don’t need a PhD in animal behavior or a decade of apprenticeship to get started. However, you do  need a plan, some education, and a lot of hands-on practice. Embarking on a career as a dog trainer may seem daunting. With vast knowled

Puppy socialization is the most important thing to teach your puppy from ages 8 to 16 weeks. Some experts say from 4 to 12 weeks. The breeder will usually start socializing the puppy from 4-8 weeks by exposing it to a variety of different people, animals, sights, and sounds. And then when the owner takes the puppy at eight weeks, they continue until 12 weeks or even 16 weeks. When we start socializing our puppy, we need to consider vaccinations. Your veterinarian will provide

A lot of people get these two confused. They don't even know there's a difference at all, and they don't know that there's many different...

When you're out and about, you may see other dog owners with off-leash dogs. Sometimes, they keep in pace with their owners, heeling with...

Puppy behavior modification entails modifying the puppy’s behavior to decrease unwanted behaviors. Unlike obedience training, which...

Let’s talk about the power of group training for your puppy or dog. This is not a class where you will learn foundational skills like...

Housebreaking is one of those things that new puppy owners dread the most. However, not everyone acquires a dog when they are just a...

Dog owners typically accept that their canines will have more needs and require more daily interaction than more independent, hands-off...

HUNTSVILLE, AL, UNITED STATES, May 13, 2025 -- Exclusively known in Huntsville, AL. area for his puppy training and dog behavior...

I've trained a lot of puppies recently who have had fear, anxiety, and stress at eight or 10 or 12 weeks old, and I've also worked with a...

Like it or not, potty training is not a puppy issue or a behavior problem. It’s your responsibility to teach a new puppy how to go potty...

One way puppies can explore the world and learn about things is with their mouth. They pick up everything from the ground and bite stuff...

Puppies have different needs from humans. Contrary to what most new puppy owners think, building leadership and trust is not based on...

Providing good care for your dog is more than just going through the motions of daily tasks. It's a deep understanding of your dog's...

HUNTSVILLE, AL, January 27, 2025 /24-7PressRelease/ -- Well known in the Huntsville, AL area for his puppy training programs, Dale...

Seasoned dog owners might feel like they have been through it all with one pup, and thus, that they can tackle any challenge that comes...

A study from the National Library of Medicine shows that overweight dogs are more likely to engage in unwanted behaviors.  The survey...

Your puppy must learn its name as soon as you bring them home. This should be one of the first things you teach them, along with potty...