Conflict Resolution for Dogs
Have you ever observed your dog get into a spat with another dog? If you have more than one dog in a house, you’ve likely seen them get into a fight at least once.
Why the “Place” Command Is So Important
This is an especially useful command if your dog is over excited about visitors, often tries to bolt out the door when you open it, barks at the door if she sees or hears a person or animal outside, or is underfoot while cooking or cleaning.
Common Misconceptions about Dogs
Whether you’re just adopting your first dog or you have been around dogs your entire life, you might believe things about man’s best friend that aren’t actually true.
Small Things that Make a Big Impact in Dog Training
It’s the little things that really make the biggest impact on your dog’s behavior. You shape your dog’s behaviors, sometimes without even really realizing that you are doing it.
How to Deal with a Puppy Biting and Nipping
When puppies are young, this is usually considered to be cute behavior. Over time, however, as puppies grow, they might not realize how hard they are biting or nipping and this can become a more serious behavior.
Are “Time Out’s” Effective for Dogs?
You’ve likely used a time-out with a disruptive toddler (or, at the very least, been put in time out when you were a disruptive toddler), but can this be just as effective with your dog as it is with a human? A time out for a human child is used as an opportunity for that [...]
Signs That Your Dog Is Anxious
Understanding what your dog does when he is uncomfortable, anxious, or stressed out can help you monitor his stress levels, calm him down, or remove him from stressful situations.
How to Be a Good Leader for Your Dog
Dogs as a species are loyal—they want to be led. Being the leader of the pack for your dog is key to them understanding the dynamic in your home.
How to Stop Your Dog from Jumping on People
In order for your dog to really stop jumping on people, every person he interacts with has to be on the same page.
How to Teach Your Dog to Take Food or Treats Gently
We’ve all experienced it—we go to give our dog a treat and instead of taking it gently out of our hands, the dog chomps down on your fingers, as well as the treat. You know that your dog is not really trying to hurt you, he is just excited for the treat! Many of us [...]