Latest articles by Louise Carey
How to stop a dog pulling on a leash
Advice Wondering how to stop a dog pulling on a leash? We consulted an APDT-certified dog trainer for her top tips
How to stop a dog from jumping up
How to Want to learn how to stop a dog from jumping up? An expert shares four helpful tips, plus why they do it.
What causes reactivity in dogs? Trainer shares 3 reasons and how to help
Feature Understanding the cause is the first step to helping reactivity in dogs.
I gave my working dog a job and it transformed our relationship
FEATURE Taking my border collie to agility classes strengthened our bond more than I could have imagined
What causes a wet nose in dogs?
Feature Wondering what causes a wet nose in dogs? We’ve consulted expert veterinarians to find the answer
Here are five things a championship dog trainer does to train her own dogs
Feature Lara Sorisi is a championship gundog trainer with years of dog training experience – this is how she produces such amazing dogs
My dog embarrassed me with her terrible off-leash behavior — here’s how I fixed it
Feature Is there anything more mortifying than your dog refusing to listen to you in front of other people? This is how I made sure it never happens again
Three of the most common loose leash walking mistakes (and how to fix them)
ADVICE Wondering why your dog always pulls on the leash? Here are three of the loose leash walking mistakes you could be making
Three reasons why your dog’s recall isn’t reliable (and what you can do about it)
FEATURE Wondering why your dog won’t come back to you when you call it? Here are three reasons why it could be happening
Four things I hate about being a dog owner (and why it’s all worth it anyway)
FEATURE Being a dog owner comes with its own set of unique challenges, but I (mostly) wouldn’t change a thing
This simple grooming mistake can pose a serious health risk for your dog
FEATURE Have you felt behind your dog’s ears recently? Here’s why you should be regularly checking for mats
This is how I trained my dog to pose perfectly for pictures
FEATURE I’m a trained photographer and this is how I taught my dog to pose for the camera for picture-perfect photos
My dog doesn't like long walks so I use these four brain games to tire her out
FEATURE My dog’s reactivity can make long walks too stressful, so I’ve got some handy tricks up my sleeve to provide her with mental enrichment instead
These are the five most useful things I’ve learned as the owner of a reactive dog
FEATURE I used to dread taking my reactive dog for a walk, but these five tips have helped me be a better dog owner
Six reasons why “it’s okay, my dog’s friendly” is the most irresponsible dog owner phrase ever
OPINION Letting your dog run up to other pups when you can’t recall them is one of my pet peeves
Can dogs get sick from humans? Here's what a vet had to say
ADVICE We asked a vet to help us get to the bottom of the common question, ‘can dogs get sick from humans?’
Three home remedies for dog allergies (and they're all pretty simple)
ADVICE If you think your dog might have an allergy, should you try home remedies for dog allergies?
Can dogs be allergic to grass? Here's what to look out for
Vet's guide Can dogs be allergic to grass? We spoke to a vet to find out!
Five signs of dog allergies you really need to know
Vet's Guide Is your pup feeling under the weather? Here are the five signs of dog allergies to keep an eye out for
Three reasons why your dog may be behaving weirdly
FEATURE Has your dog’s behavior changed? Here are the 3 main reasons why your dog may be behaving weirdly
Food vs environmental dog allergies: signs, symptoms and how to get a diagnosis
ADVICE Think your dog has an allergy? What’s the difference between food vs environmental dog allergies, and how can you help your pup feel better?
How to spot dog trainer red flags
FEATURE Not every dog trainer is created equal – here are six dog trainer red flags so you can protect your dog from inappropriate influences
My dog hated having her nails clipped, so I built her a nail scratch board instead
FEATURE Trimming my border collie’s nails was a stressful experience for both of us, so I tried something totally different…
