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,...
by OLK9Alex | Oct 16, 2025 | Albany Dog Trainer
Precision and Communication: Why the Mini Educator Stands Out The Power of Clear Communication Training your dog successfully comes down to one key ingredient: communication. Dogs don’t inherently know what we expect of them, so every command, tone, and cue must be...
by OLK9Alex | Oct 15, 2025 | Albany Dog Trainer
Guardians of the Flock: The Heritage of Herding Dogs Long before agility trials and obedience ribbons, herding dogs had one main job — to move and protect livestock. Across the fields of Scotland, the rugged hills of Wales, and farms around the world, dogs became...
