by OLK9Alex | Jul 22, 2025 | Albany Dog Trainer
The Superpower of a Dog’s Nose Dogs have an incredible gift—one that’s often underappreciated by humans: their nose. While we rely heavily on our eyesight to understand the world, dogs use their nose as their primary sense. To them, every sniff is like reading a page...
by OLK9Alex | Jul 21, 2025 | Albany Dog Trainer
Why Early Socialization Sets Dogs Up for Success Bringing a new puppy into your life is a joyful experience, but it also comes with great responsibility. One of the most important things you can do for your puppy in those early weeks and months is to prioritize...
by OLK9Alex | Jul 8, 2025 | Albany Dog Trainer
What’s the Difference? Service Animals vs. Emotional Support Animals vs. Therapy Pets In recent years, animals have played increasingly important roles in supporting people’s health and well-being. But not all support animals are the same — and understanding the...
by OLK9Alex | Jul 1, 2025 | Albany Dog Trainer
Beat the Heat: Protecting Your Dog from Heatstroke Summer is a time for fun in the sun, but rising temperatures can put your dog at serious risk. Heatstroke is one of the most dangerous — and sadly, common — emergencies veterinarians see in the warmer months. Unlike...
by OLK9Alex | Jun 30, 2025 | Albany Dog Trainer
Why Dog Dental Health Really Matters When it comes to caring for your dog, you probably think first about their food, exercise, and routine vet visits. But there’s one crucial aspect that often gets overlooked: dental health. Dental disease is one of the most common...
by OLK9Alex | Jun 26, 2025 | Albany Dog Trainer
Grain-Free Isn’t Always Better Over the last decade, grain-free dog food has exploded in popularity. Influenced by human dietary trends like gluten-free and low-carb lifestyles, many dog owners assume that removing grains from their pup’s diet is a healthier choice....
