The Raintown Countdown
Your monthly dose of puppy positivity in a bite-sized 5-minute read
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Cute Pics
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Training Tips
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Short Reflection
Jumping Up: Solutions for a Natural dog Greeting
Jumping up is a natural greeting for social dogs. Learn why your pup does it and discover effective tips to reduce unwanted jumping.
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.
Kids and Dogs: 3 Don’ts
To keep your puppy safe and your kids happy, create a puppy-safe zone during meals and rest times—away from curious little hands. Simple tips for harmony at home.
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.