Dog Training Methodology and Techniques

Dog Training Methodology and Techniques Let’s Get Uncomfortable I want to dive into the various divisive dog training methods out there that often lead to uncomfortable conversations. Spoiler alert! The following can be controversial with some folks, and that’s okay. But I think it’s important to be transparent and honest. I’ve been in the dog […]
Following My Dreams and Creating an Accidental Franchise

Dog Blog – January 3, 2023 Following My Dreams and Creating an Accidental Franchise By Elissa Weimer, Founder and Owner of Paw & Order During college, I heard about a German Shepherd caged 24 hours a day in a dark basement. Dogs weren’t allowed, but I snuck her into campus housing anyway. Callie came to […]
Your Worst Fear Just Came True…Your Dog Just Ran Away!

Dog Blog – March 1, 2021 Your Worst Fear Just Came True…Your Dog Just Ran Away! You adopt a new dog and you’re super excited for what the future holds for your family and your new companion! When all of a sudden, you open your front door to get your mail, and your new pup […]
Benefits of Ongoing Obedience Training

Dog Blog – October 8, 2020 Benefits of Ongoing Obedience Training Regular training is a key part of any happy and healthy dog’s life. In order to keep your dogs performing to the best of their abilities, they have to practice both new and old tricks for life. Athletes don’t simply stop practicing once they’ve […]
5 Tips to Help Your Adopted Dog Adapt to Their New Home

Dog Blog – February 28, 2020 5 Tips to Help Your Adopted Dog Adapt to Their New Home Pet adoption is a rewarding experience, but it isn’t always an easy one. As with every significant change, there is an adjustment period. You need to be fully prepared for some of the problems you may be […]
How To Pick Your Perfect Puppy From The Litter

Dog Blog – February 20, 2020 How To Pick Your Perfect Puppy From The Litter After much thought, you’ve decided that it’s time to add a new puppy to your family. You’ve selected an appropriate type, sought out a reputable breeder, and now that you’re confronted with a mass of wriggling cuteness, you need to […]
Three Common Misconceptions About Pet Care

There are so many prevalent myths about properly caring for your dog (or cat), that it can be hard to differentiate between fact and fiction. This article will take a deep dive into some of the more common pet care myths.
6 Handy Hints to Socialize Your Puppy

Dog Blog – January 24, 2020 6 Handy Hints to Socialize Your Puppy For a puppy, every sight and sound is a brand new adventure, and every fellow dog is a potential new friend. To make sure your furry friend is ready for the big wide world, here are six handy hints to help you […]
5 Simple Tips to Speed Up House Training Your Puppy

Dog Blog – January 15, 2020 5 Simple Tips to House Training a Puppy One of the first and most important tasks to tackle as a new puppy owner is house training. This typically takes between four and six months, but in some circumstances can take up to a year. A little knowledge and a […]
A Puppy Mill PSA: Here are 4 Ways to Spot Bad Breeders

Dog Blog – January 20, 2020 A Puppy Mill PSA – Here are 4 Ways to Spot Bad Breeders You’ve got your heart set on a puppy and are looking around for a place to get one. You may have heard about puppy mills, and that you should avoid them, but perhaps you don’t really […]