Behavior

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...

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.

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.

While every dog is trainable, not every owner has the time to put towards really making sure their dog understands what is expected of her.

Even when a dog has been with a dog trainer, it is always best to ask before petting a strangers dog. Here are the reasons behind this truth.