The Doggie Bowl
Discover advice and tips from experts on how to be the best dog mom or dad to your furry best friend your dog! We even have stories from dog parents like you and fun ways to celebrate our pooches. Search by category or tags to find the best content for you.
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Ask a Trainer: The Importance of Hierarchy of Dog Treats
Dog training can be frustrating, especially when you have a dog who isn’t incredibly treat-motivated! Trainers tell you to use their dinner as training rewards, but your picky eater just isn’t interested enough. We’re here to tell you about the…
NYC Dog Trainer shares 5 Tips for any NYC Dog
When living in a busy urban environment like NYC, it’s important that we are versed in all things dog before adding a member to our family! We talked to Tess Marty, a NYC dog trainer, and she’s going to be…
Top 5 Reasons You Should Get a Dog Lick Mat
Dog Lick Mat, you are a rubbery puzzle that comes in many different sizes, textures, shapes and patterns and I know I can smear food onto you for my dog’s benefit, but you are more than a toy to me….
How to Train your Dog to go in their Travel Bag (and love it!)
As obsessed dog parents, we want to take our dogs everywhere with us. But how can we make the process smooth? For little kids, a bribe of a new toy may do the trick. For dogs, it’s not that easy……
Dear Mary Puppins, My Dog is Eating Sh*t, What Do I Do?
Tess Marty (aka Mary Puppins) is an AKC Canine Good Citizen Evaluator in the process of getting her CPDT-K, you can find her on Instagram at @Dog_Trainer_Tess in NYC. If you have something you want to ask Mary Puppins be sure…
Dear Mary Puppins: Building Confidence and Trust with a Fearful Dog (step-by-step guide)
Erica Salinas (aka Mary Puppins) is a certified dog trainer and owner of Salinas K9 Training in NYC. If you have something you want to ask Mary Puppins be sure to email us at jamie@dogspotted.com!
5 Things to Consider Before Bringing Home a Labrador Retriever (Bonus tip at the end!)
Labrador Retrievers are one of the most popular dog breeds in the United States. With their friendly personalities and quick-to-learn training ability, these pups make wonderful companions for so many people! They are also frequently used as working dogs and…
Dog Spotted Review of Pupford Training Academy
As most dog moms and dads, we want our fur children to behave well in public. I think what can be difficult is understanding training your dog is not just about your dog, it’s about YOU (the dog parent) committing…
8 Things to Know Before Adopting a Border Collie
Thinking of bringing home a dog? Yay, you! While the idea of adopting one is exciting, it can also be confusing given the number of breeds and personalities there are out there. Speaking of different breeds, people seem to absolutely…
How can I help my fearful dog?
When a dog displays fear, it can be scary or worrisome for any pet parent. Fear is often noticeable when a dog encounters what is referred to as a fear trigger. A trigger can be a person, place, or thing…