Jill

The best running partner is the dog who finishes the run thinking, “That was fun—when are we doing it again?” Build the foundation, protect the joints, add strength, progress slowly… and you’ll have a dog who can run with you for years instead of weeks.

If you want a dog who can relax on a kayak, settle in a canoe, or ride a paddleboard without turning the whole experience into a floating circus act, preparation matters.

Motion sickness can turn a simple car ride into a drooly, miserable mess—fast. The good news: most puppies can improve a lot with the right plan. And if you build the skills correctly, you’re not just fixing car rides...