Dr. Paola Cuevas

Dr. Paola Cuevas

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How to Clicker Train Your Dog: Basics & Vet-Verified Guide

How to Clicker Train Your Dog: Basics & Vet-Verified Guide

“Training is quicker with a clicker!” While that may only be partially true depending on the situation, clickers have proven their worth for many owners and pr…

Nicole Cosgrove
By Nicole Cosgrove
Click-and-Treat Dog Training: What Is It & Vet-Verified Tips

Click-and-Treat Dog Training: What Is It & Vet-Verified Tips

Training is an incredible tool that enables pet parents to modify challenging dog behavior to have a well-mannered and educated companion. There are several di…

Misty Layne
By Misty Layne
How Many Dogs Is Too Many? 6 Vet-Reviewed Considerations & Advice

How Many Dogs Is Too Many? 6 Vet-Reviewed Considerations & Advice

Can there ever be too much of a good thing? It seems impossible, but the answer is yes. This applies even to our dogs. Logic would assume that if having a sing…

Nicole Cosgrove
By Nicole Cosgrove
Why Are Black Dogs Less Likely to Be Adopted? Vet-Verified Facts & How You Can Help

Why Are Black Dogs Less Likely to Be Adopted? Vet-Verified Facts & How You Can Help

Have you ever heard that black dogs are less adoptable than other colors? It doesn’t just stop with dogs. Cats fall under the same fate. What exactly makes bla…

Ashley Bates
By Ashley Bates
Do Dogs Understand Pointing? Scientific Discoveries & Training Tips (Vet Approved)

Do Dogs Understand Pointing? Scientific Discoveries & Training Tips (Vet Approved)

Pointing is an essential means of non-verbal communication. We use it between ourselves to reinforce something that we’re saying, and we also point to teach yo…

Chris Dinesen Rogers
By Chris Dinesen Rogers
Do Dogs Like Riding in Cars? Vet-Verified Facts & Safety Tips

Do Dogs Like Riding in Cars? Vet-Verified Facts & Safety Tips

We've all seen it in movies: a dog's head poking out of a window of a car rolling down sunny boulevards, their tongue out, catching a breeze, simply loving lif…

Kit Copson
By Kit Copson
Do Electric Fences Work For Dogs? Vet-Verified Facts, Ethics & Considerations

Do Electric Fences Work For Dogs? Vet-Verified Facts, Ethics & Considerations

There are many valid reasons to contain your dog on your property, including keeping your pet safe and maintaining good neighborly relationships. Letting dogs…

Rachael Gerkensmeyer
By Rachael Gerkensmeyer
How to Find a Breed-Specific Dog Rescue Group in 5 Vet-Approved Tips

How to Find a Breed-Specific Dog Rescue Group in 5 Vet-Approved Tips

If you're interested in a specific type of dog but want to make a difference in the homeless pet population and save money at the same time, you might want to…

Ashley Bates
By Ashley Bates
How to Train a Hunting Dog: Vet-Approved 10 Tips & Tricks

How to Train a Hunting Dog: Vet-Approved 10 Tips & Tricks

Hunting prowess has long been a crucial advantage of having dogs since the early days of domestication, and many breeds have evolved specifically for their abi…

Oliver Jones
By Oliver Jones
How to Loose Leash Train a Dog: Vet-Approved Tips & Tricks

How to Loose Leash Train a Dog: Vet-Approved Tips & Tricks

As a crucial skill for every dog, loose leash walking is your gateway to more activities and a higher quality of life for your canine companion. You can confid…

Nicole Cosgrove
By Nicole Cosgrove