Halloween Dog Safety Tips
A blog post by Gia Savocchi, Dog Behavior Specialist Holidays are fun, but they can pose unique challenges for our dogs. So many pet parents ask me for Halloween dog safety tips around this time. Halloween can be a very…
A blog post by Gia Savocchi, Dog Behavior Specialist Holidays are fun, but they can pose unique challenges for our dogs. So many pet parents ask me for Halloween dog safety tips around this time. Halloween can be a very…
A blog post by Gia Savocchi, Dog Behavior Specialist We all want our puppies to grow into a dog that can go anywhere with us. Puppy socialization, the process of getting your puppy used to life in the world, is…
A blog post by Gia Savocchi, Certified Dog Behavior Consultant I've got a favorite toy, and it's the Westpaw Toppl. This is a toy that I recommend to nearly all of my clients, and it is one of the best…
A blog post by Gia Savocchi, Certified Dog Behavior Consultant Choosing Your New Rescue Dog Choosing a rescue dog is an exciting process. You have decided that you are ready for a new family member, and are eagerly perusing rescue…
Puppy Skills Training: Why You Need A Plan Bringing home a new puppy is very exciting. You want your puppy to grow up into an obedient and happy dog. Often, new owners bring their puppy home with no plan.…
Dogs and Fireworks: Fun or Fear? The 4th of July is one of the best holidays to celebrate on Long Island. We’ve got beaches, barbecues, and fireworks displays galore. The illegal firework market seems to be thriving, and you can…
Why do I need a dog tent? A dog tent is a great alternative to a traditional wire or plastic crate. These days, almost everyone crate-trains their puppy. Typically, families use the crate as a tool for housebreaking, and as…
Why are you writing about Puppy Agility today? Let's just get right down to business. I'm writing about the puppy agility topic due to the recent videos going around of very young puppies (3-6 months old) performing agility. These videos…
Gia is addicted to Online Classes! Yes, it's true. I am addicted to continuing my education as a professional dog trainer and behavior consultant. I love to learn everything I can so I can not only help my clients, but…
What is The Mine Pet Platter? The Original Mine Pet Platter is a fabulous new enrichment feeder for dogs. We wrote about it in an earlier blog. This unique product allows you to create fun and exciting meals for your…