by OLK9Alex | Jul 22, 2025 | Albany Dog Trainer
How Dogs Use Their Nose to Communicate While humans rely on words, tone, and facial expressions to communicate, dogs have a more subtle and complex system—one deeply rooted in scent. A dog’s nose isn’t just a super-powered sensor for survival; it’s a primary tool for...
by OLK9Alex | Jul 21, 2025 | Albany Dog Trainer
How Socialized Dogs Are Safer and Happier When you picture a happy dog, you probably imagine a wagging tail, relaxed body language, and curious interest in the world. But many dogs don’t get to live this way—not because they’re “bad dogs,” but because they never...
by OLK9Alex | Jul 8, 2025 | Albany Dog Trainer
Service Animals: What They Do and Who They Help Service animals are more than just companions — they’re lifesaving partners for people with disabilities. These specially trained dogs (and in rare cases, miniature horses) perform essential tasks that allow their...
by OLK9Alex | Jul 1, 2025 | Albany Dog Trainer
Safe Swimming for Dogs: What Every Owner Should Know Swimming is one of the best ways for dogs to cool off and burn energy during the summer, but it’s not risk-free. Whether you’re headed to the lake, the ocean, or your backyard pool, understanding water safety is...
by OLK9Alex | Jun 30, 2025 | Albany Dog Trainer
Busting Dog Dental Myths: What’s Fact vs. Fiction? Dog dental health is surrounded by all sorts of myths — many of them well-intentioned, but potentially harmful. Believing these myths can put your pup at risk for painful dental disease and even serious systemic...
