Unfortunately, sometimes you have a puppy or dog that seems to be fearful of either one thing - or many things. If your puppy seems to be afraid of certain things, like men, kids, the vacuum, the good news is that you can change your dog’s behavior. Lots of dog owners believe that puppies will […]
“Why is my dog not listening to me?” This is one of the most common complaints that I get from dog owners. You can fill in the blank (or blanks – which ever applies) to the statement, “My dog won’t listen to me when I ______!” on this one but rest assured, if not listening […]
Food Aggression can develop in puppies and dogs if they are not properly socialized and desensitized around all family members while eating their meals. You do not want your dog biting you or other family members. Training to prevent food aggression means getting your new puppy or dog used to family member being around their […]
Problems during walks are among the most common complaints I hear from dog owners. But the thing that they all have in common is that most dog walking problems are casued by what I call BOHS, or Bad Owner Handling Skills. This occurs when owners communicate the wrong thing to their dogs by keeping their […]
My dog growled at me. Here’s why: I was massaging and cleaning our black lab Sammy’s ear canals and I heard a kind of “back of the throat” growl. Sammy closed his eyes; he leaned into me and my dog growled. I thought to myself and wondered— how many people have punished their dog for […]
I was asked to evaluate a dog last nigh,t because this 6 yr. old shepherd mix had bitten their 2 year old girl. It was a graze on the hand, but nonetheless, it brought serious consideration to the husband and wife about re-homing the dog. The dog is really afraid of the child because, as […]
I spend a lot of time showing dog owners how to train their dog the right way. Part of doing something right is avoiding the pitfalls. Today I want to focus on how NOT to train your dog. There are 4 common mistakes to avoid when training your dog. These dog training mistakes are especially important […]
Is There a Cure for Dog-Dog Aggression? I have worked with many clients seeking a cure for their aggressive dogs. Their questions are usually the same: Can you fix it? What do I have to do? How long will it take? Can you fix it? As much as all clients want their dog to be […]
Jim, My dogs — brothers rescued from BARC — fight. No serious injuries (yet) but I’m worried I won’t be able to handle the fight one of these days. How can I get them to stop? - Martin, via e-mail My Answer: The problem of sibling rivalry is something I have addressed on this blog […]
While our dogs do give us love and companionship, that relationship can sometimes become blemished by behavior problems such as aggression or out of control nuisance barking. In some cases it gradually gets worse as the dog owner watches or puts up with it thinking it will go away. Other times it is more sudden, […]
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