Misbehaving Dogs – Whose Problem Is It?
While we often discuss tips on how to work with certain dog behavior issues, today I want to talk about how we view our dogs, and what we expect from them.
Why Do Dogs Cry, and What’s the Solution?
Interpreting a dog’s cry can be tough. When we’re talking about a whimper or whine, the canine “cry” can mean one of a million things.
5 Weird Dog Behaviors Explained
Don't do that... It's weird. You’ve probably spotted your dog doing something weird once or twice. As long as she’s not hurting herself, you probably just let it go. But why do they that?
7 Ways You Can Tell If Your Dog Has Food Allergies
Many people assumed that dogs can eat just about anything and be perfectly fine. In reality, however, many dogs can have severe allergic reactions to food that other dogs can eat perfectly fine.
5 Mistakes to Avoid When Bringing Home an Adopted Puppy
Bringing home a new puppy is exciting. Here are 5 mistakes to avoid when bringing home a new adopted puppy.
4 Easy Ways to Prevent Your Dog’s Separation Anxiety
Dog separation anxiety is often unknowingly encouraged by dog owners. We make a big fuss when we leave or come home, and in doing so we reward the dog’s concern with our absence. Here are some tips to help prevent separation anxiety...
How to Help Your Dog Get Over a Fear of Thunder or Loud Noises
In recent week's here in the Sarasota-Bradenton area, it's been particularly rainy. With hurricane season well underway, and record storms out in the Gulf, many of us may have been woken up to the sounds of loud thunder. Couple that with the recent July 4th holiday, and your dog has probably been dealing with a lot of loud noises that are out of the ordinary for them.
How We Train Deaf Dogs
How do you train a dog who can’t hear what you are saying? Most dog training regimens use clickers and verbal cues to direct a dog where to go and what to do. How can you teach a dog when they can’t hear what you’re saying?
5 Ways to Reinvent Your Relationship with Your Dog
If you want your dog to be happier and more secure, here are five things you can do to reinvent your relationship with your dog through dog training.
3 Ways to Effectively Manage a High Energy Dog
Just as with humans, there are some breeds of dogs that are just going to be higher energy than others. Even if you get a dog from a breed that is supposed to be relatively low energy, each dog is an individual, and you might discover that he is running circles around you.