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Q & A: Should I Get Another Dog?

Q & A: Should I Get Another Dog?

Mar 18, 2014 | Behavior Problems, Dog Psychology, Q & A, Socialization

Thinking about getting a second dog…or third, fourth or fifth? That’s great! I’m happy for you, but, I’m also glad I caught you before you make too hasty a decision. I have four dogs and would love to have more but, like everyone, I have limits. No matter...
The 6 Types of Growling

The 6 Types of Growling

Feb 8, 2014 | Aggression, Behavior Problems, Dog Psychology, Dominance & Submission, Fears and Phobias

“My dog growls at my kids.” “My dog growls at strangers.”  “My dog growls if I try to take his bone.” I get called for growling issues quite frequently because people think their dog is aggressive. Sometimes this is so and sometimes not. While growling can be...
Mary Poppins Would Have Made an Excellent Dog Trainer

Mary Poppins Would Have Made an Excellent Dog Trainer

Dec 2, 2013 | Dog Psychology, Dominance & Submission, Treat Training

There are several movies that the world deems “Classics” that I have yet to see in my nearly 5 decades on this earth – some by accident (and, yes, they are on my list) and some by design (could go my whole life without seeing them).  Fortunately, my...
Dogs and Halloween

Dogs and Halloween

Oct 28, 2013 | Dog Psychology, Fears and Phobias, Holidays, Socialization

  Halloween is almost as fun as Christmas for some folks. Decorating the house, dressing up in costumes, going to parties, passing out candy…fun stuff! It’s the one time of year where we seek out ‘the scary.’  My wife and I have a...
Separation Anxiety: Leaving Dogs Home Alone

Separation Anxiety: Leaving Dogs Home Alone

Oct 26, 2013 | Behavior Problems, Dog Psychology, Fears and Phobias

“As the executive director and founder of an animal rescue nonprofit, I was curious to read this book to see if it could help some of our foster dogs who suffer from insecurities and sometimes separation anxiety after they’re rescued from shelters....
Should I Yelp to Stop Puppy Biting?

Should I Yelp to Stop Puppy Biting?

Sep 25, 2013 | Behavior Problems, Dog Psychology, Dominance & Submission, Puppy Training

The internet has a way of spreading ideas like wildfire and one idea that has gone “viral” in the puppy community is yelping like you’re hurt to stop puppies from biting you. Many books and websites say you should make a loud, high-pitched,...
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