by Jim Burwell | Mar 30, 2014 | Dog Behavior
You just had one of those “uh-oh” moments with your growling dog You immediately wonder if it’s a cause for alarm. It will pay you to listen. He might be trying to communicate his concerns. Maybe a perceived threat is way too close to him or his possession. He... [ Read more ]
by Jim Burwell | Mar 9, 2014 | Dog Behavior
A destructive dog can push you to the edge and even off the edge in some cases. For the dog, it can be a way to relieve stress. For you it’s just “one more thing” Chewing, for your dog, is an enjoyable behavior. But that enjoyment cause a ton of... [ Read more ]
by Jim Burwell | Mar 2, 2014 | Dog Behavior
The answer is neither. Dogs and children must both be trained. You know there’s a lot of well-documented statistics out there about dogs and children and specifically about dogs biting children. It’s a concern for all parents. Rather you admit it or not, you... [ Read more ]
by Jim Burwell | Feb 16, 2014 | Dog Behavior
Let me first describe a dominant dog. Listed below are some characteristics that will give you some visual clues of dominance or bossiness in your dog: Pushy Assertive Challenging Self-assured or very strong-willed High Energy Excitable and easily distracted Your... [ Read more ]
by Jim Burwell | Feb 2, 2014 | Dog Behavior
My dog looks guilty when she has an accident or breaks something in the house; or, my dog looks guilty when she chews up my shoe or a pillow on the couch. I guess you could fill in the “guilty blank” with your own dog with many things. But Does Your Dog Really Feel... [ Read more ]
by Jim Burwell | Jan 19, 2014 | Dog Behavior
Wading into treacherous waters here talking about whether it’s good or bad for if you have your dog sleep in your bed! There have been many heated discussions between me and dog owners. You might even be thinking, “That’s why I got a dog Jim! Now you’re telling me I... [ Read more ]
