The Raintown Countdown
Your monthly dose of puppy positivity in a bite-sized 5-minute read
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Training Tips
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Short Reflection
Off-Leash Tips, Dog Park Safety and Dog Friendly Spaces
Off-leash play is key for social dogs. Regular dog park visits can reduce leash pulling, lunging, and barking while boosting your dog’s happiness.
Dog Chewing: Tips For A Necessary Habit
Chewing is a natural, important behavior for dogs—not a sign of misbehavior. Learn why it matters and get practical chew-training tips to guide your pup.
Preparing your Dog for Spooky Season & Puppy Socials
Halloween means fireworks, door knocks, and squealing trick-or-treaters—potentially spooky stuff for your pup! Learn how to prepare your dog with simple sound desensitization tips and build positive experiences this season.
To Buy or Adopt, To Alpha or Not
Do you really need to show your dog you’re “the boss”? The answer is no. Discover what renowned biologist David Mech’s wolf studies reveal about dog behaviour and leadership myths.
Grooming, Counter-surfing, & Finding the Right Trainer
Dogs who steal food from counters or raid the garbage aren’t being bad—they’re being dogs. Think about how powerful the reward is: “Sometimes this surface gives me chicken!” A behaviour that pays off is hard to break.
Mouthing, Housetraining & Backyard Breeders
Learn how to housetrain your puppy, redirect biting, and spot warning signs of backyard breeder scams.