How I Met My Dog

comPETibility™

comPETibility is what happens when you achieve a balanced relationship that works for you and your dog.

At How I Met My Dog we’re all about celebrating and enriching your relationship with your dog. Our custom matches are just the beginning.

Whether turning a game into a training session or a simple trick into an exercise in canine self-confidence, How I Met My Dog gives you the tools and the perspective to make your partnership the best it can be.

8 Tips to Help Your Dog Cope With the Fourth of July Festivities (and Loud Noises in General)

Who doesn’t love a great fireworks display? Dogs - that’s who. While some dogs are less affected by the vibrations and noises that...
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New Dog. Who Dis?

Bringing a new dog home to your current dog(s) is exciting! While some new canine siblings may become fast friends, for others it may take...
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Cohabiting with our Canines During COVID-19

The world’s daily schedule is being rocked by COVID-19. You’re working from home, the kids are home from school and social distancing...
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3 Things Every Dog Wants you to Know

Whether you own one dog, 10 dogs, or you’re simply an aspiring pet parent, these three tips will help you understand your canine friends...
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Beauty Rest: Teaching Your Dog To Sleep in Their Own Bed

Even your dog needs a good night’s sleep to wake up feeling their best. If you’ve run out of room on your own bed, taken the spot...
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Dieting the Dog Way

Often, we confuse overindulgence with love. A combination of too much food, too many treats and not enough exercise can cause our dogs to...
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5 Tips for Helping Your Dog Settle In

Adopting a dog is a rewarding and emotional experience. You’ve taken the opportunity to give a deserving animal a new, wonderful life...
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It’s Not You. It’s Me: Why our Dogs Act Differently Around Different People

The Fido you know and love will raise a lip and bare his teeth if you reach for his favorite ball, can be wary of new dogs and hates...
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All Aboard: Why Getting the Whole Family Involved in Training will Help Fido Learn

So you get a new dog and you spend tons of effort in training classes, maybe tons of money, definitely tons of time. You’re thrilled...
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Combating Canine Separation Anxiety

As pack animals, it’s only natural for our dogs to love being with us and dread the moments when we leave. If you have a melancholy...
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X's and O's

Sometimes the way dogs interpret signs of affection is different than we think. While dogs may be man's (and woman’s) best friend,...
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3 Things You Should Do To Help Any Dog Feel At Ease

Whether you’re heading to a meet and greet, bringing your new dog home for the first time, or just meeting someone’s dog on the...
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