Golly Gear's Dog Blog

Trust, but verify

Even if you know your dog absolutely, they're still dogs. It's always wise to take a "trust but verify" attitude, especially if the dog's safety is on the line.

Trust, but verify

Even if you know your dog absolutely, they're still dogs. It's always wise to take a "trust but verify" attitude, especially if the dog's safety is on the line.

How dogs think

Understanding some critical differences between the way people think and dogs think explains a lot about dog behavior. 

How dogs think

Understanding some critical differences between the way people think and dogs think explains a lot about dog behavior. 

The best dog bonding agent

The best means of bonding with any dog is right at your fingertips. Using it isn't spoiling your dog. It's making meaningful use of your best relationship currency.

The best dog bonding agent

The best means of bonding with any dog is right at your fingertips. Using it isn't spoiling your dog. It's making meaningful use of your best relationship currency.

Like nails on a chalkboard

Every dog has "stuff" that aggravates their people. This is about a few of our pet peeves, what to do about them, and if it's worth the trouble.

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Like nails on a chalkboard

Every dog has "stuff" that aggravates their people. This is about a few of our pet peeves, what to do about them, and if it's worth the trouble.

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Dog maintenance routine

There's a lot more than food, water, and walks that go along with having a dog. A look at the regular maintenance dogs require.

Dog maintenance routine

There's a lot more than food, water, and walks that go along with having a dog. A look at the regular maintenance dogs require.

Fear vs. excitement in dogs

Dog signs for fear and excitement can be similar. The body-language signals they exhibit can be deceptively alike. Knowing the source is helpful, but treating the symptoms is often the...

Fear vs. excitement in dogs

Dog signs for fear and excitement can be similar. The body-language signals they exhibit can be deceptively alike. Knowing the source is helpful, but treating the symptoms is often the...