by OLK9Alex | Sep 26, 2025 | Albany Dog Trainer
Measuring Canine Intelligence: Beyond Obedience When most people think of a smart dog, they picture one who knows tricks, follows commands on cue, or competes flawlessly in obedience trials. But the truth is, canine intelligence is far richer and more complex than...
by OLK9Alex | Sep 25, 2025 | Albany Dog Trainer
Quality Time: Why Dogs Just Want to Be Near You If your dog follows you from room to room—even to the bathroom—you might wonder if they’re clingy or just curious. The truth is, many dogs express their love language through quality time. For these pups, simply being...
by OLK9Alex | Sep 24, 2025 | Albany Dog Trainer
Travel Bucket List: Dog-Friendly Trips to Take If there’s one thing dogs teach us, it’s to embrace the moment and live with joy. What better way to celebrate that spirit than by exploring the world together? Traveling with your dog isn’t just fun—it strengthens your...
by OLK9Alex | Sep 23, 2025 | Albany Dog Trainer
Hachikō: The Dog Who Waited Forever Some dogs capture our hearts with their playful antics, others with their intelligence. But few have ever moved the world the way Hachikō, an Akita from Tokyo, Japan, did. His extraordinary loyalty to his owner transformed him from...
by OLK9Alex | Sep 22, 2025 | Albany Dog Trainer
The Mystery of the Zoomies Zoomies: Fun or Frustration? Few dog behaviors are as entertaining—and sometimes puzzling—as the sudden, whirlwind bursts of energy that make your pup race around the house or yard at lightning speed. Commonly known as the “zoomies” or FRAPs...
by OLK9Alex | Aug 12, 2025 | Albany Dog Trainer
Living in the Moment: Lessons from Your Dog Humans often live in the past or future — replaying yesterday’s mistakes or worrying about what might happen tomorrow. But dogs? Dogs live fully in this moment. They aren’t concerned about the next walk while they’re...
