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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...
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,...
Dog & Child Safety

Dog & Child Safety

Apr 4, 2013 | Aggression, Behavior Problems, Dog Psychology, Dominance & Submission

Well, we’ve all seen it. That adorable little girl, who is so young that she can barely form a complete sentence, sits down on her knees to grab the cheeks of a dog while looking him squarely in the eye. We think it is so cute, especially when the dog is licking her...
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