How I Met My Dog

comPETibility matters™

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.

How Fostering Can Change Lives

Due to the COVID-19 crisis, fostering a pet is getting a lot of attention – and rightfully so. While fostering during this pandemic is...
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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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Pussyfooting Around: Introducing your Dog and Cat

Social media may make it seem like every cat and dog are best friends, but in many cat/dog households just getting the cat comfortable...
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Great Expectations

Does your relationship with your dog meet your expectations? Believe it or not, expectations are pretty important in determining the...
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First Day at the Dog Park

Bringing your new pup to the dog park is a great way to get them acquainted with other canine friends. Learning how to navigate pack...
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The Age Old Question

“Multiply your dog’s age by 7 to find out how old they are in human years” is a sentence that most dog lovers have heard before...
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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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4 Things Every Dog Wants for the Holidays

1. Reflective Gear With hunting season in full swing all over the country, the sun setting earlier and cold weather upon us, get a coat...
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DIY Trendy Pup Clothing for Fall

With autumn upon us and fall temps dropping in, we’ve gathered the best list of DIY projects for turning un-used human clothing into the...
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Keep Calm and Stay S.A.N.E.

So you recently adopted a dog and you want to make sure you are laying the groundwork for your pup to live a long, happy, healthy life...
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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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Why Breed Isn't the Only Thing that Matters

There are many factors that come into play when deciding which dog to bring home and surprisingly, a pretty face should not be first on...
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