Chelsea Mortensen

If there’s one skill that is truly essential for your new puppy to master, it’s toilet training. Accidents can happen with puppies, but living with a dog that…

By Chelsea Mortensen

Dogs do a lot of big jobs—from search and rescue to forensic work to sniffing out drugs, contraband, and even explosives. Detection dogs are a subset of workin…

By Chelsea Mortensen

If you have young kids (and even if you don’t), you’ve probably heard of Paw Patrol. This hit TV show introduced a whole new generation of kids to dog loving,…

By Chelsea Mortensen

If you want to keep your house a little tidier and impress your friends, consider teaching your dog to clean up. Dogs might not be able to scrub toilets or swe…

By Chelsea Mortensen

If you’ve ever gone on a prolonged trip, you might be worried about your dog forgetting you. Dog memory is pretty complex, but when it comes to remembering peo…

By Chelsea Mortensen

Whining, crying, and pacing can all be signs of pain, but if you have an unspayed female, they might be signs of something else. About twice a year, female dog…

By Chelsea Mortensen

Whether your dog’s suffering from a bee sting or healing from surgery, injuries will be a part of their life. If you’re lucky, those aches and pains will be mi…

By Chelsea Mortensen

If your dog needs a bath, drying your dog is part of the process. Letting your dog air dry can lead to musty smells, worse matting, and other problems. It’s po…

By Chelsea Mortensen