by OLK9Alex | Jun 26, 2025 | Albany Dog Trainer
Dogs Shouldn’t Eat Raw Meat… or Should They? Raw food diets for dogs—also known as BARF (Biologically Appropriate Raw Food or Bones and Raw Food)—have become increasingly popular among dog owners. Proponents claim it mimics a natural, ancestral diet and leads to...
by OLK9Alex | Jun 25, 2025 | Albany Dog Trainer
What Your Dog’s Bark Really Means We’ve all heard it—a bark at the doorbell, a yip at the squirrel outside, or a howl when you’re leaving the house. But barking isn’t just noise. It’s one of the primary ways dogs vocalize their feelings and intentions....
by OLK9Alex | Jun 24, 2025 | Albany Dog Trainer
Cooked vs. Raw Bones: What’s Safer? Not All Bones Are Created Equal If you’ve ever wondered whether a cooked chicken bone or a raw marrow bone is better for your dog, you’re not alone. The debate over cooked vs. raw bones is one of the most common—and most...
by OLK9Alex | Jun 23, 2025 | Albany Dog Trainer
Indoor Activities to Burn Energy Safely When It’s Too Hot to Play Outside… Play Inside! Heat waves can feel like a prison sentence for active dogs. With the sun blazing and sidewalks sizzling, even early mornings or late evenings can become too risky for exercise. But...
by OLK9Alex | Jun 20, 2025 | Albany Dog Trainer
Common Causes of Hot Spots in Dogs Hot spots—those inflamed, painful patches of skin—can appear quickly and worsen in a matter of hours. But what exactly causes them in the first place? While they may look like isolated skin issues, hot spots are often symptoms of a...
