If there’s one universal truth about our canine companions, it’s this: they love to play. Whether it's chasing a ball, tugging on a rope,...

In the world of dog training, the terminology can sometimes be confusing, especially when it comes to understanding the methods employed...

Board and train programs have gained popularity as a convenient option for dog owners seeking professional training for their pets....

Dogs, our beloved furry friends, are known for their exceptional ability to read and react to human emotions. Their social intelligence...

Is your dog going nuts when he sees people or other dogs when you walk him (or sometimes bikes, kids, rollerblades, runners...)?

One of the things we put an emphasis on here at Unleashed Joy is using high value rewards, but why? Let’s take the example of counter...

Dogs go through what are known as “fear periods” and if your previously happy and brave puppy is now acting spooked at things that didn’t...

The best couple’s costumes for a dog and handler often rely on making the dog look like something he already looks like. One reason is...

You’ve probably heard about dominance theory and alpha wolves, but what is it, and is there any truth to it? Well, from the title of this...

In order to add enrichment to my two standard poodles’ lives, I use puzzle feeders. Below are the ones I’ve tried and my thoughts about...

I’m not listening to you! Why Won’t He Listen to Me? Have you noticed that sometimes your dog doesn’t listen to you? You ask him to do...

German Shepherd Play Style We’ve been exploring dog play styles of late here at Unleashed Joy, and our latest notes are related to the...

Prior to getting into the details, we’d like to stress that these are generalizations. A variety of other factors beyond the breed of...

Here’s the Skinny on Dog Play Styles The play style of individual dogs is the more important factor when determining which dogs should...

The notion of “boot camps” has grown popular in a variety of industries, from short-term “cram sessions” to study for IT certifications...

So, if you have a dog that could use some additional time out of the house, or has some excess energy to get rid of, you may want to...

Meg and Nala, getting cozy… At Unleashed Joy, we say that we offer dog boarding services “with love.” But what do we mean by that...

Guys…Let me in! At Unleashed Joy Doggie Daycare, we see dogs doing just about everything. What’s funny is that the dogs mostly play...

Hey, mom and dad…we really don’t want to stay home alone. So take us to Daytime Playtime at Unleashed Joy! If you have a dog, live in...

Bro, I’m a little tired. Let’s just lie down here for a while and rest up so we can play some more. Doggy daycare is a great option for...