by Andre Babilonia | Sep 9, 2025 | Tips
When choosing a dog, one factor many people consider is the size the dog will be as an adult. It is certainly sensible to think about this in advance. Dogs are powerful animals. I once read that the average dog can pull double its weight. I don’t know if this is...
by Andre Babilonia | Jul 21, 2025 | Tips
Looking for a Purebred There is so much information out there about how to choose a dog that it can be overwhelming. Instead of trying to sift through pages of results from a Google search, here’s what I would do if I were looking for a dog from a specific breed....
by Andre Babilonia | Apr 22, 2025 | Tips
Myth: A Tired Dog Is a Good Dog You’ve probably heard the saying, “A tired dog is a good dog.” And yes, there’s truth in that. Dogs that don’t get enough exercise often show unwanted behaviors: they can be destructive, overly excitable, or just generally “wild” from...
by Andre Babilonia | Feb 25, 2025 | Tips
Myth: Ignoring Bad Behavior Will Make It Go Away Like all myths, there is some truth to the idea that ignoring undesirable behavior will make it disappear. Dogs tend to repeat behaviors that are rewarding, so if a behavior is not reinforced—including through...
by Andre Babilonia | Jan 17, 2025 | Tips
Myth: You Can’t Teach an Old Dog New Tricks Sure you can! Not only is it possible for older dogs to learn new things, but it’s also highly beneficial. Keeping their brains active helps to keep them healthy. However, teaching an older dog new tricks might take a little...
by Sabine Blackburn | Apr 29, 2023 | Tips
Do you reward too much, too little or…both? Chances are, you are doing both. If you are feeding your dog a steady stream of rewards, always the same type and always the same quantity regardless of the difficulty of the behaviour, the stage in training and the context...
