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If you’ve ever wished your dog could come along for brunch, a beer, or a casual dinner, you’re in luck. Bossier City and the broader Shreveport-Bossier metro have built up a solid lineup of dog-friendly patios over the past few years, and there’s no shortage of good food at every one of them. From craft […]

You’ve probably heard someone say a dog “bit out of nowhere.” It almost never happens that way. Dogs are constantly communicating, mostly through body language, and they typically give multiple warning signals before any escalation. The problem is that most of those signals are subtle, and most owners miss them. Learning to read dog body […]

Every year, the Bossier City night sky lights up with fireworks. Freedom Fest brings displays to Cypress Lake, South Bossier Park, and the Louisiana Boardwalk. New Year’s Eve adds another round, and Rockets Over the Red rounds out the calendar. For most people, it’s the highlight of the season. For dogs that are scared of […]

Most Bossier City dog owners ask this question right after they’ve noticed their dog smells, looks dirty, or is scratching more than usual. The honest answer is that there’s no universal schedule, but there are clear guidelines based on your dog’s coat type, lifestyle, and the local climate, which matters more here than people realize. […]

You brought home your new puppy and within an hour, they peed on the rug. Welcome to potty training. The good news is that every Bossier City puppy owner has been right where you are, and the process is much more manageable than the first week makes it feel. The bad news is that potty […]

If your dog barks at the mail carrier, the neighbor’s dog, the doorbell, the garbage truck, every squirrel in the yard, and apparently nothing at all, you’re not alone. Excessive barking is one of the top complaints Bossier City dog owners bring to professional trainers, and it’s also one of the most misunderstood. Most people […]

A reliable recall is the single most important command your dog will ever learn. Sit, down, and stay are useful. Recall can save your dog’s life. The difference between a dog that comes back when called and a dog that doesn’t is the difference between freedom on a trail at Red River National Wildlife Refuge […]

If you’ve recently brought a puppy home and your hands look like you’ve been tangling with a feral cat, welcome to one of the most universal puppy ownership experiences. Every Bossier City puppy owner deals with biting at some point, usually for several weeks running. The needle teeth, the shredded sleeves, the bleeding hands, the […]