by Christie Faccinto | Aug 22, 2025 | Uncategorized
The Importance of Enrichment A mentally engaged dog is a happier, more balanced companion. Enrichment isn’t a luxury; it’s a daily need. Just as physical exercise helps maintain your dog’s body, mental stimulation supports their overall well-being. Without it, boredom...
by Christie Faccinto | Aug 8, 2025 | Uncategorized
Let’s start with the classic: “Dogs can smell fear.” This phrase often gets tossed around as both a warning and a compliment—“Don’t be scared or the dog will know!” But scientifically speaking, the answer is more nuanced. Dogs have an incredibly acute sense of smell....
by Christie Faccinto | Jul 29, 2025 | Uncategorized
Dog breath is so common it’s become a joke, but there’s nothing funny about what it can mean. Dental health in dogs is one of the most overlooked aspects of care, and unfortunately, it’s not just about bad breath or losing a few teeth. When left unaddressed, dental...
by Christie Faccinto | Jul 25, 2025 | Uncategorized
We’ve all had that moment—your dog is staring at you, energy buzzing, and you’re out of ideas. You already did the walk. You tossed the toy. You’ve got the puzzle feeder somewhere, but the dog figured it out in 10 seconds last time and it hasn’t felt worth it since....
by Christie Faccinto | Jul 18, 2025 | Uncategorized
For thousands of years, dogs have been our companions, guardians, hunters, and comforters. Long before they lounged on our couches or shared our beds, their ancestors crept closer to our firesides, drawn perhaps by scraps of food—but something deeper happened, too....
by Christie Faccinto | Jun 18, 2025 | Uncategorized
Tail wags can mean a lot more than just joy. A fast, loose wag often signals excitement or friendliness, but a slow, low wag might indicate uncertainty. A stiff tail can be a warning, and a tucked tail generally shows fear. Tail communication depends on speed, height,...
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