by OLK9Alex | Nov 11, 2025 | Albany Dog Trainer
The Puppy Who Met Winter The first snowflake fell just as Maple pressed her nose to the window. The world outside, once a patchwork of fallen leaves and brown grass, had started to sparkle. She tilted her head, ears perked, tail giving an uncertain wag. The air seemed...
by OLK9Alex | Oct 29, 2025 | Albany Dog Trainer
Why Play Matters for Every Dog If you’ve ever tossed a ball and watched a dog transform into a zooming blur of excitement, you already know one important truth: play is powerful. It’s more than entertainment — it’s a core part of a dog’s health, happiness, and...
by OLK9Alex | Oct 24, 2025 | Albany Dog Trainer
Hot Days, Cool Paws: Keeping Dogs Safe in Summer Summer brings sunshine, warm adventures, and plenty of time outdoors with our dogs. But when the temperatures rise, so does the risk of overheating. Dogs don’t sweat like humans—most heat leaves their body through...
by OLK9Alex | Oct 22, 2025 | Albany Dog Trainer
Strong Foundations: Preventing Joint Problems Early When it comes to your dog’s joint health, the best time to start caring for them is before any problems appear. Just like humans, dogs rely on strong, healthy joints to move freely, run happily, and live without...
by OLK9Alex | Oct 17, 2025 | Albany Dog Trainer
The Science Behind Your Dog’s Sleep Habits If your dog spends most of the day curled up on the couch, don’t worry — they’re not lazy! Dogs sleep an average of 12–14 hours a day, and some even more. While that may sound excessive compared to the 7–9 hours humans need,...
