Teaching Leave-It: How Dogs Learn to Disengage and Choose You Instead In the previous blog, Dog Trainer in Kansas City Explains Why Your Dog Isn’t Listening, we focused on building attention and engagement through hand-feeding and structured games. That foundation matters, because a dog cannot ignore distractions or make good choices if they don’t already…

Here at Woof Republic, we’re big fans of Meghan Markle because of how much she adores her furry friends. We’d argue she’s one of the biggest dog lovers in Hollywood.  Don’t believe us? Well, People magazine reported that Professor Noel Fitzpatrick shared that Markle and her husband, Prince Harry, showed off their devotion to their…

Singer John Mayer shared sad news about his beloved dog, Moose.  In a December 5 Instagram upload, Mayer revealed that his lab was 14 years old at the time of his passing. The post featured several pictures of the very good boy throughout his life.  In the caption, Mayer shared that his furry friend helped…

As a member of the Etsy affiliate program and an Amazon Associate, I earn from qualifying purchases. It’s almost Christmas and once again, I have waited until Mary is crowning to start my shopping. And unlike the first Christmas, I don’t think essential oils, herbs, and a banging drum solo are going to thrill anyone…

Former YouTube star Jenna Mourey, better known as Jenna Marbles, has lost her beloved dog, Marbles.  Jenna’s husband, Twitch streamer Julien Solomita, announced that the beautiful boy has passed away at the age of 17 in a December 19 Instagram post. The upload featured a picture of the sweet chihuahua, who often accompanied Jenna in…

With Christmas right around the corner, you might be panicking while doing some last-minute shopping for your loved ones. Now, we know that this can be super stressful. After all, even if you know someone really well, it’s hard to pick something that they’ll absolutely love. Well, we’ve got some good news for you! As…

With the holidays right around the corner, my dog has sent me her extremely detailed Christmas list. She’s very materialistic and has made it no secret that she’ll stop loving me if I don’t provide her with treats and toys. If your dog is the same, you might find yourself doing some last-minute Christmas shopping….

When we think of a dog’s hidden senses, most of us immediately recall the classic five: sight, hearing, smell, taste, and touch. But what if I told you that dogs are like humans, possessing additional, lesser-known sensory systems? These “hidden” senses are often overlooked, yet they play crucial roles in how dogs perceive their world,…