By Michael Burrows | dogsandcatshq.com Published April 2026 | 8 min read If you want to know how to stop a dog from barking, the first thing you need to understand is that you cannot use a one-size-fits-all approach — because barking is not one thing. I spent months trying to fix a barking problem…
By Michael Burrows | dogsandcatshq.com Published May 2026 | 10 min read Knowing how to train a German Shepherd properly is one of the most rewarding things a dog owner can do — and one of the most consequential things they can get wrong. I have been around dogs my entire adult life, and German…
By Michael Burrows | dogsandcatshq.com Published May 2026 | 9 min read Finding the best dog food for senior dogs with kidney disease is one of the most important decisions you will make for a dog already fighting a serious condition. I know this from personal experience. When a dog I had owned for eleven…
Published May 2026 | 7 min read Learning how to get your dog to listen is something almost every dog owner struggles with at some point. Your dog sits perfectly at home, then completely ignores you the moment you step outside. You say ‘come’ and they stare at you blankly. You ask for a sit…
Published May 2026 | 6 min read Knowing how to teach a dog to sit is the starting point for almost every other command you will ever teach. Sit establishes communication between you and your dog, builds impulse control, and creates a calm default behaviour for almost every daily situation — greeting guests, waiting at…
Published May 2026 | 6 min read Knowing how to teach a dog to drop it is essential for every dog owner. Your dog has a sock in their mouth. Or a shoe. Or something they found outside that definitely should not go in their mouth. The drop it command gets it out — immediately,…
Published May 2026 | 7 min read Learning how to teach a dog the leave it command is one of the most important safety investments you can make. Your dog lunges toward a chicken bone on the pavement. You drop a tablet on the kitchen floor. A squirrel darts across the path. These are the…
Published May 2026 | 10 min read Starting with puppy training basics on day one is the single biggest advantage a new dog owner can give themselves. According to PetMD, training a puppy starts the moment you bring them home — typically around 8 weeks of age. Even at this young age, puppies can learn…
Published May 2026 | 8 min read Learning how to stop a dog from biting starts with understanding something important: biting is always communication. Whether it is a playful nip from a puppy or a more serious snap from an adult dog, biting is your dog telling you something. Understanding the message behind the bite…
Published May 2026 | 9 min read Knowing how to crate train a puppy is one of the single most valuable things you can do in your dog’s first weeks home. Done correctly, crate training gives your puppy a safe space they genuinely love, dramatically speeds up potty training, and keeps both your puppy and…
Published May 2026 | 7 min read Learning how to crate train an older dog is completely achievable — despite the common myth that adult dogs cannot learn new habits. Whether you have a new rescue with no crate history, a dog that needs post-surgery rest, or an adult dog you want to prepare for…
Published May 2026 | 8 min read Knowing how to teach a dog to come when called is the single most important safety skill you can give your dog. A reliable recall can call your dog away from traffic, from a confrontation with another animal, or from something dangerous they have found. It also gives…