Golly Gear's Dog Blog

Labeling limits your dog

Words matter. Everybody knows that calling someone names can hurt. But you may not even realize that how you label your dog can have a negative impact on how you...

Labeling limits your dog

Words matter. Everybody knows that calling someone names can hurt. But you may not even realize that how you label your dog can have a negative impact on how you...

Dogs feel the stress

If you're feeling tense and stressed out, you may notice your dog acting atypically, too. Dogs reflect their people's feelings and pick up on your stress. 

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Dogs feel the stress

If you're feeling tense and stressed out, you may notice your dog acting atypically, too. Dogs reflect their people's feelings and pick up on your stress. 

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In praise of crate training

If you believe that crate, or cage training a dog is "mean" or unnecessary, it's time to revise your thinking. At some point, for some reason, almost all dogs need...

In praise of crate training

If you believe that crate, or cage training a dog is "mean" or unnecessary, it's time to revise your thinking. At some point, for some reason, almost all dogs need...

Dog treats - what's best and why

Wondering what the best dog treats are? How about for training? Is it okay to use people food? Caring dog owners are always asking about the best dog treats, but...

Dog treats - what's best and why

Wondering what the best dog treats are? How about for training? Is it okay to use people food? Caring dog owners are always asking about the best dog treats, but...

Let's see those bitch pants!

Is it a good idea for girl dogs in heat to attend classes? Or, for that matter, even stay intact to experience heat cycles? Here's how we feel about seeing...

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Let's see those bitch pants!

Is it a good idea for girl dogs in heat to attend classes? Or, for that matter, even stay intact to experience heat cycles? Here's how we feel about seeing...

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Ice balls in dog's fur? Socks make dog life easier

Ice and snow clinging to your dog's legs and making them miserable? You can fix it, easily and inexpensively, using socks. Socks come in useful in lots of ways with...

Ice balls in dog's fur? Socks make dog life easier

Ice and snow clinging to your dog's legs and making them miserable? You can fix it, easily and inexpensively, using socks. Socks come in useful in lots of ways with...