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Benefits of group dog training classes
If you're reading this, you hopefully already know the benefits of training your dog. Sometimes though, it's hard to determine the best format to use for the training goals you have. There are lots of [...]
Assessing the status of your dog's training
As humans, we love to categorize and label things. We love being able to compartmentalize everything in our lives. We break time down into years, months, days, hours, etc. And we like to use special [...]
Really Reliable Recall (DVD and booklet) by Leslie Nelson
If you want to teach your dog to come when it really counts, get Leslie Nelson's Really Reliable Recall. In regard to coming when called, if I could only recommend one product, I would [...]
Is an assertive dog good or bad?
Zuzu turned 2 years old on October 28 (2015). She was just six weeks old when we brought her home. Just a tiny little thing. But even before we brought her home, we could see [...]
What goes into making commercial dog treats and tips on buying the healthiest ones for your dog
When purchasing commercial dog treats, there are three considerations that manufacturers keep in mind: safety, convenience, health. Safety Meat has pathogens in it, and regulations for making commercial dog food and treats are very strict [...]
Does playing tug with a dog cause aggression?
I often hear people say they do not play tug with their dogs because they were told it causes aggression. If I had a dollar for every time I have heard this, I could take [...]
The sourcing, production and packaging for Peak Power Dog Treats and how we do it differently from other dog food companies
This article details our entire process for sourcing, producing and delivering our Peak Power Dog Treat products. We want to be as transparent as possible with our processes so that customers have confidence we are [...]
Why choose grass fed beef for your dog
I eat beef from 100% grass fed cows from small Colorado ranches. It's the same meat we feed our dogs. I've known for some time that the health benefits of grass fed beef are [...]
Happy 6th Birthday to Romeo! No longer an adolescent dog (June 2015)
Romeo was born on June 8, 2009. I first met him on June 23, at just two weeks old. We brought him home on August 1 of that year, just a few days shy [...]
Dog food recalls and how to protect yourself
According to the FDA website, there have been 5 dog food recalls as of 4/1/15 for dog food and treats. You can see details about each recall on their website. Here's the number of recalls [...]