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Education For Your K9

Explore tips, tricks, and expert advice to keep your K9 happy, healthy, and thriving. From nutrition to training, our blog is packed with insights for every dog parent.

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  • Why Do Dogs Eat Their Vomit: The Moment Bruno Made Me Gag in the Garden - K9 Connoisseur

    Why Do Dogs Eat Their Vomit: The Moment Bruno Made ...

    Let me set the scene: it’s a sunny afternoon. I’m planting basil by the back fence, Pix...

    May 9, 20253 Minute Read
  • How to Teach a Dog to Drop It: My Labrador's Sock Obsession - K9 Connoisseur

    How to Teach a Dog to Drop It: My Labrador's Sock O...

    I never thought I'd be that lady yelling "drop it!" at a dog who was proudly prancing a...

    May 8, 20254 Minute Read
  • Real Bones for Dogs: How My Pups Became Official Taste Testers - K9 Connoisseur

    Real Bones for Dogs: How My Pups Became Official Ta...

    If you ever needed proof that real bones are a dog's version of winning the lottery, ju...

    May 7, 20254 Minute Read
  • How to Train a Dog to Stay: The Day Bruno Outsmarted Me...Almost - K9 Connoisseur

    How to Train a Dog to Stay: The Day Bruno Outsmarte...

    If you've ever tried to teach a dog to stay while holding a piece of steak (or, in my c...

    May 6, 20254 Minute Read
  • Xylitol and Dogs: A Sugar-free Snack Sent Them to Doggy ER - K9 Connoisseur

    Xylitol and Dogs: A Sugar-free Snack Sent Them to D...

    I was talking with a friend from high school the other day. And as we were catching up,...

    May 5, 20255 Minute Read
  • How to Teach a Dog to Roll Over The Trick That Took Down My Coffee Mug - K9 Connoisseur

    How to Teach a Dog to Roll Over The Trick That Took...

    I knew I was in trouble when I heard a loud thunk, followed by the unmistakable sound o...

    May 3, 20255 Minute Read
  • Can Dogs Eat Ice + A Summer Story from My Back Porch - K9 Connoisseur

    Can Dogs Eat Ice + A Summer Story from My Back Porch

    As warmer days approach, I'm thinking about past summers I've spent with my dogs: trail...

    May 2, 20254 Minute Read
  • How to Teach a Dog to Shake: The One Trick that Makes Everyone Smile - K9 Connoisseur

    How to Teach a Dog to Shake: The One Trick that Mak...

    The first time I taught Bruno to shake, I’ll be honest—I wasn’t expecting much. He’s a ...

    May 1, 20256 Minute Read
  • Why Do Dogs Eat Cat Poop: Those Litter Box Antics Explained - K9 Connoisseur

    Why Do Dogs Eat Cat Poop: Those Litter Box Antics E...

    Ever wonder why do dogs eat cat poop? Surely the thousands of dogs waiting patiently fo...

    April 30, 20254 Minute Read
  • Marker Training for Dogs: The Secret Weapon in My Pocket - K9 Connoisseur

    Marker Training for Dogs: The Secret Weapon in My P...

    Want to know how to train a dog fast? Eliminate the ambiguity. And streamline communica...

    April 29, 20254 Minute Read
  • Why Do Dogs Like Squeaky Toys: The Day One Squeak Woke the Whole Block - K9 Connoisseur

    Why Do Dogs Like Squeaky Toys: The Day One Squeak W...

    Why do dogs like squeaky toys? My terrier, Pixie, may have the answer. It was 5:08 a.m....

    April 28, 20255 Minute Read
  • How to Teach a Dog to Fetch: When Bruno Refused to Drop the Shoe - K9 Connoisseur

    How to Teach a Dog to Fetch: When Bruno Refused to ...

    Pixie loves to fetch. Bruno? He thinks fetch means “I bring it halfway and then we wres...

    April 26, 20255 Minute Read
  • Dog Not Eating: The Day Pixie Turned Down Steak (Yes, Really) - K9 Connoisseur

    Dog Not Eating: The Day Pixie Turned Down Steak (Ye...

    So the other day...my dog refused to eat—steak. Not old, overcooked steak I was ready t...

    April 25, 20254 Minute Read
  • Dog Training: The Real Reason Bruno Stopped Chasing Skateboards - K9 Connoisseur

    Dog Training: The Real Reason Bruno Stopped Chasing...

    My neighbor Greg got a new dog. His name is Moose. He’s not a moose. But you wouldn’t k...

    April 24, 20256 Minute Read
  • Puppy Crying: What That Tiny Wail Really Means - K9 Connoisseur

    Puppy Crying: What That Tiny Wail Really Means

    It started at 3:07 a.m. The kind of high-pitched whimper that slices straight through s...

    April 23, 20254 Minute Read
  • How to Teach a Dog to Lay Down (This Calms a Dog Down Fast) - K9 Connoisseur

    How to Teach a Dog to Lay Down (This Calms a Dog Do...

    Saturday morning in our neighborhood usually starts with the chorus of barking dogs, le...

    April 22, 20255 Minute Read
  • Why Do Dogs Eat Dirt: The Secret Behind Their Soil Obsession - K9 Connoisseur

    Why Do Dogs Eat Dirt: The Secret Behind Their Soil ...

    Wondering why dogs eat dirt? So, did I. Last week, I caught Bruno with his face halfway...

    April 22, 20254 Minute Read
  • How to Put on a Dog Harness - K9 Connoisseur

    How to Put on a Dog Harness

    Learning how to put on a dog harness may have saved my relationship with my dogs. It st...

    April 19, 20254 Minute Read
  • New Puppy Checklist: 9 Puppy Essentials Before You Bring Them Home - K9 Connoisseur

    New Puppy Checklist: 9 Puppy Essentials Before You ...

    Puppies seem all cuteness and cuddles at first. But as my neighbor recently found out, ...

    April 18, 20255 Minute Read
  • Dog Crate Sizes: Can a Crate Be Too Roomy? - K9 Connoisseur

    Dog Crate Sizes: Can a Crate Be Too Roomy?

    Dog crate sizes can be tricky. The other day, I walked into the living room to find Pix...

    April 17, 20254 Minute Read
  • Dog Upset Stomach: Why Bruno's Grass Addiction Has to Stop - K9 Connoisseur

    Dog Upset Stomach: Why Bruno's Grass Addiction Has ...

    Even if Bruno never says a word, sometimes a dog upset stomach is hard to miss. Sunday ...

    April 16, 20254 Minute Read
  • Scent Training for Dogs: Pixie Thinks She’s the Next Detective Pikachu - K9 Connoisseur

    Scent Training for Dogs: Pixie Thinks She’s the Nex...

    The neighborhood park was buzzing with excitement last Saturday. One of our local dog t...

    April 15, 20255 Minute Read
  • Can Dogs Eat Cat Food? And Why Bruno Is Convinced He’s a Cat Now - K9 Connoisseur

    Can Dogs Eat Cat Food? And Why Bruno Is Convinced H...

    Last weekend, I was helping Mrs. Jenkins mulch her backyard rose garden. She’s got the ...

    April 14, 20254 Minute Read
  • Dog Agility Training: How to Build Dog Obstacle Course - K9 Connoisseur

    Dog Agility Training: How to Build Dog Obstacle Course

    Last Saturday, our local dog shelter set up a full-on dog agility training course on th...

    April 12, 20255 Minute Read
  • How Often Should I Feed My Dog: Why Pixie Thinks It's Every 15 Minutes - K9 Connoisseur

    How Often Should I Feed My Dog: Why Pixie Thinks It...

    It was one of those crisp, breezy mornings in the neighborhood park—the kind where you ...

    April 11, 2025
  • Nose Work Dog Training (Or Why My Backyard Now Smells Like Dog Treats) - K9 Connoisseur

    Nose Work Dog Training (Or Why My Backyard Now Smel...

    Pixie has a nose that could rival a bloodhound’s. She’s not one, of course—just a scrap...

    April 10, 20254 Minute Read
  • Should You Let Your Dog Sleep With You: Has My Bed Has Gone to the Dogs? - K9 Connoisseur

    Should You Let Your Dog Sleep With You: Has My Bed ...

    There’s nothing like cozying up under the blankets on a chilly night. But in my house, ...

    April 9, 20255 Minute Read
  • Running With Your Dog (And Why Dogs Make the Best Running Buddies) - K9 Connoisseur

    Running With Your Dog (And Why Dogs Make the Best R...

    I used to run solo. Just me, the sound of my sneakers hitting the pavement—and the occa...

    April 8, 20254 Minute Read
  • Why Do Dogs Eat Rocks...And Why Bruno Had Me Freaking Out Last Weekend - K9 Connoisseur

    Why Do Dogs Eat Rocks...And Why Bruno Had Me Freaki...

    Dogs will eat just about anything. But dogs eating rocks? That’s a new one. The first t...

    April 7, 20254 Minute Read
  • Impulse Control Training for Dogs: My Terrier Doesn’t Snatch Bagels Anymore - K9 Connoisseur

    Impulse Control Training for Dogs: My Terrier Doesn...

    Last Saturday, my neighbor Kelly brought over a plate of mini bagels with cream cheese ...

    April 5, 20254 Minute Read
  • Dog Gut Health: A Tale of Eternal Stench - K9 Connoisseur

    Dog Gut Health: A Tale of Eternal Stench

    Sometimes signs of digestive problems in dogs are easy to spot. So, let’s talk about Br...

    April 5, 20255 Minute Read
  • Loose Leash Walking: Replacing Sled Dog Drag with Cooperation - K9 Connoisseur

    Loose Leash Walking: Replacing Sled Dog Drag with C...

    If you've ever been yanked down the sidewalk by an overexcited dog chasing after a squi...

    April 3, 20254 Minute Read
  • Dog Joint Health: Is Bruno's Slow Stretch a Sign of Something? - K9 Connoisseur

    Dog Joint Health: Is Bruno's Slow Stretch a Sign of...

    One morning, I noticed Bruno didn’t want to get off the couch. At first, I thought he w...

    April 2, 20255 Minute Read
  • Dog Training Hand Signals: Learn to Speak Dog with Your Hands - K9 Connoisseur

    Dog Training Hand Signals: Learn to Speak Dog with ...

    Dog training hand signals reinforce commands and make training faster and easier. They ...

    April 2, 20255 Minute Read
  • How Often Should You Groom Your Dog: No More Bath-Time Battle - K9 Connoisseur

    How Often Should You Groom Your Dog: No More Bath-T...

    I hear a lot of debate on the topic: how often should you groom your dog? While some be...

    April 1, 20254 Minute Read
  • How to Train a Dog Without Treats: The Power of Variety - K9 Connoisseur

    How to Train a Dog Without Treats: The Power of Var...

    Learning how to train a dog without treats is as important a dog parent skill and knowi...

    March 29, 20255 Minute Read
  • How to Clean a Dog’s Ears: A Battle of Wits, Wax & Wiggles - K9 Connoisseur

    How to Clean a Dog’s Ears: A Battle of Wits, Wax & ...

    Cleaning dog ears isn't at the top of my favorite things list. But I understand its imp...

    March 28, 20254 Minute Read
  • How to Stop a Dog from Chewing on a Leash (Without a Tug-of-War) - K9 Connoisseur

    How to Stop a Dog from Chewing on a Leash (Without ...

    Learning how to stop a dog from chewing on the leash is dog training 101. If we can't g...

    March 27, 20254 Minute Read
  • Dog Sleeping Positions: What's Your Dog’s Snooze Style - K9 Connoisseur

    Dog Sleeping Positions: What's Your Dog’s Snooze Style

    Humans are curious. Sometimes, we find meaning in the most random behaviors. But when i...

    March 27, 20254 Minute Read
  • Dog Vet Visit: How to Reduce Vet Anxiety in Dogs - K9 Connoisseur

    Dog Vet Visit: How to Reduce Vet Anxiety in Dogs

    Dog scared at vet? Mine too. My lab mix Bruno loves car rides. He practically flies int...

    March 26, 20255 Minute Read
  • Dog Teeth Cleaning: Why I Don't Brush Their Teeth - K9 Connoisseur

    Dog Teeth Cleaning: Why I Don't Brush Their Teeth

    Have you ever settled into relaxation mode after a long day when suddenly, your favorit...

    March 26, 20255 Minute Read
  • Dog Training Rewards: What Works Best (and What to Throw Away) - K9 Connoisseur

    Dog Training Rewards: What Works Best (and What to ...

    Using the best dog training rewards is almost as important as choosing your dog trainin...

    March 22, 20255 Minute Read
  • Why Do Dogs Eat Poop? Don't Tell Pixie I Told You About This - K9 Connoisseur

    Why Do Dogs Eat Poop? Don't Tell Pixie I Told You A...

    Why do dogs eat poop? Is it ever "normal" or a sign of something bad? Don't tell Pixie ...

    March 21, 20254 Minute Read
  • Why Do Dogs Follow You Around? Shadow on Four Legs - K9 Connoisseur

    Why Do Dogs Follow You Around? Shadow on Four Legs

    Ever wonder: why is my dog so clingy? While I'm close with my dogs, this behavior once ...

    March 20, 20254 Minute Read
  • Dog Bad Breath: This Stinks! And How to Fix It - K9 Connoisseur

    Dog Bad Breath: This Stinks! And How to Fix It

    Dog bad breath can catch you off-guard and ruin the perfect bonding moment. Several yea...

    March 19, 20254 Minute Read
  • Positive Reinforcement Training: Why Reward Beats Punishment - K9 Connoisseur

    Positive Reinforcement Training: Why Reward Beats P...

    Like most people who've always had dogs, I regret some of the ways I've approached dog ...

    March 18, 20254 Minute Read
  • Protein for Dogs: The Secret Ingredient Society Forgoes - K9 Connoisseur

    Protein for Dogs: The Secret Ingredient Society For...

    To find the best protein for dogs, it's important to look at the diets of my dogs' ance...

    March 17, 20254 Minute Read
  • How to Train a Dog to Sit: It Doesn't Get Much Easier than This! - K9 Connoisseur

    How to Train a Dog to Sit: It Doesn't Get Much Easi...

    The other day, I was at the lake with my dogs running off-leash when an over-excited go...

    March 15, 20255 Minute Read
  • Why Do Dogs Eat Grass? The Truth Behind Their Green Obsession - K9 Connoisseur

    Why Do Dogs Eat Grass? The Truth Behind Their Green...

    "Is it bad for dogs to eat grass?," is the first thing I thought when I saw my loveable...

    March 15, 20254 Minute Read
  • Obedience Dog Training: Good Dogs Aren’t Born, They’re Trained - K9 Connoisseur

    Obedience Dog Training: Good Dogs Aren’t Born, They...

    A "good dog" is a well-behaved dog, a socialized dog who understands how to interact wi...

    March 14, 20255 Minute Read

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