THE CANINE JOURNAL

How to Socialize your Dog
Sasha Armstrong Sasha Armstrong

How to Socialize your Dog

It can be overwhelming to add a new dog to your family and navigate all the logistics that come along with that, but one of the most crucial elements that requires focus from the get go is socialization.

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Is Alpha Theory “Debunked”?
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Is Alpha Theory “Debunked”?

Whether you’ve been familiar with my work for some time or are just getting acquainted, you’ve probably seen me use the word “alpha.” I’ve been getting a lot of questions about the concept of an alpha recently, and wanted to focus a blog on really laying out what exactly I mean.

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Why Does My Dog Eat Grass? 
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Why Does My Dog Eat Grass? 

Dogs eating grass is a common, mysterious behavior. While it can be perplexing in the moment, there are actually a few straightforward reasons your dog is engaging in this behavior

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Your Guide to Senior Dog Care
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Your Guide to Senior Dog Care

While senior dog aging is a natural process, the way that dogs are typically cared for accelerates this aging process far beyond what should be natural. From the chemicals our dogs are exposed to, to the quality of their food – dogs are not being supported in living long, healthy lives.

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Why Does My Dog Get Zoomies?  
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Why Does My Dog Get Zoomies?  

To understand zoomies, we must connect back to our relationships with our dogs and prioritize promoting a comfortable, calming environment. I’m here to demystify zoomies and help you find the root cause of your dog’s behaviors.

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Canine Nutrition 101: An Introductory Guide
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Canine Nutrition 101: An Introductory Guide

Canine nutrition and diet are potentially the most important thing to establish a foundation for your canine’s overall wellbeing. It’s essential to make sure our canines are getting the highest quality ingredients possible.

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We Need to Talk About Pandemic Puppies
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We Need to Talk About Pandemic Puppies

Here’s the thing with pandemic puppies: I believe there is no such thing. I truly believe that this is a term that allows us to place blame on something external (the pandemic) instead of acknowledging the role we played in how our puppies developed.

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8 Common Dog Behaviors + What They Mean
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8 Common Dog Behaviors + What They Mean

What is my dog doing? Is my dog trying to communicate an important need, or is this a natural behavior that I can allow or ignore? I’m here to help you understand some of these common dog behaviors and what they mean.

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