Behavior

Resource guarding is a common issue for dogs, and comes naturally through their genes. But what can be done to help a dog that's overprotective?

Your dog probably isn't barking at ghosts that roam the halls of your haunted house. He or she might actually be trying to tell you something...

Dogs love to chew objects that are heavily covered with the scent of human family members. Here's why your dog might be chewing on items in your home, and what to do to stop it.

When bringing your new baby home, you may be trying to decide how to handle introducing your dog to your new family member.

If you want your dog or puppy to walk on a leash, those dog walking manners should start before you leave the house.

Your dog loves the routine, just the same way that you do. When our routines get thrown off, it takes us a few days or so to settle in, too.

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.

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.

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?

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...