January is National Train Your Dog Month, so make sure you have some treats ready for helping your new puppy master some tricks! Having a new puppy is exciting, and training him or her is a great way to bond together. When you’re able to communicate with your dog,...
With all the information about dog training available in books and online, you may be wondering if professional dog training is really worthwhile. What’s the difference between training your dog yourself and hiring someone else to train them? Whether you have a new...
Let’s be honest—the idea of wearing a leash isn’t a very pleasant one. Who wants to be directed where to go all the time? Some dogs have no problem being tethered to their owner on a leash, but other dogs hate it. If you’ve just rescued your dog, it’s possible he’s...
At East Valley Animal Hospital in Gilbert, AZ, we consider our pets to be part of our family. By this logic, we know that a puppy is like a baby. Any pet owner will assure you as much responsibility is involved! Just like potty training a toddler, potty training your...