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Culture
August 2024,
By Judy Shevelev

The Magic Of Good Communication, Respect And Shared Interests
This is the story of how one man’s relationship with his dog changed not only the way he feels about dogs, but the way in which he relates to his spouse, children and work.

Culture
July 2024,
by Judy Shevelev & Verónica Chávez Rojo

Does Excessive Ball Chasing Do More Harm than Good?

It’s summer and the parks are bustling with people enjoying playful ball games with their dogs.

Culture
June 2024,
by Judy Shevelev
The Marvels of Chewing: A Commonly Misunderstood Canine Activity

Dogs at all ages benefit from the opportunity to chew because it is a natural canine activity that helps them release energy and relax. However, chewing has many other advantages as well

Culture
May 2024,
by Judy Shevelev
ADOLESCENCE IN DOGS, Part II: A Survival Guide

Last month we wrote about why our dogs act the way they do during adolescence. This month, we offer some strategies to make your life a little easier. These are tips we offer our clients regularly and they have found them helpful. Hope you do too!

Culture
April 2024,
by Judy Shevelev
ADOLESCENCE IN DOGS, Part I: Understanding What’s Going On

Adolescence is a developmental stage that occurs between six months and two years of age in most dogs. It is a time that can be quite frustrating for pet parents because they often see regressions in their dog’s behavior,

Culture
March 2024,
by Judy Shevelev
Beyond Love: Building Bonds With Your Dog

Often my wife and I start the day with a big love-fest on our bed. When our pups hear the alarm buzzer or our waking voices, that’s their cue to get up from their own beds, enjoy a delicious downward-dog stretch and make their way up onto our bed with us.

Culture
February 2024,
by Vero Chávez
Fun Things To Do With Your Dog On Rainy Days.

We know how important it is to for our dogs to go for a daily walk, so what do we do when the rain is coming down too hard to make that walk pleasant? Some dogs may be deterred by just a drizzle but sometimes it’s just not enjoyable for us even if our dogs don’t mind getting wet.

Culture
January 2024,
by Judy & Vero
CO-REGULATION: Tips for Building Emotional Resilience for You & Your Dog

Those of us who have strong bonds with our dogs have undoubtedly experienced the myriad of ways in which they contribute to our well-being.

Culture
December 2023,
by Judy & Vero
How Do Different Cultures Affect Our Dogs?

This is the question we have begun to ask ourselves as we get to know more and more people and their dogs in the U.S. after running a dog training and boarding business in Mexico for many years.

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