Build Stronger Bonds with Your Dog or Cat by Understanding Their Motivations
Understanding our companion animal’s behavior goes beyond the surface level of naughty or nice. Every motivation has a physical, psychological, and energetic component. By observing
6 Ways to Change Your Dog’s Behavior
From pulling on the leash to barking too much, our dogs sometimes engage in behaviors we don’t want. Here are six simple ways to change
Does your dog bark too much?
Dogs bark for many reasons, but if your own pooch is too “talkative”, it’s important to discover why, and find positive ways to curb his
Sound-absorbing panels in shelters keep dogs calmer
Some animal shelters are investing in sound-absorbing panels that help reduce the stress of their four-legged residents. Barking-induced stress is a universal problem in animal
5 signs you should consult a professional obedience trainer
A professional obedience trainer can be a great resource to help your dog improve his behavior — but how do you know when it’s time
Hormones partly to blame for leash aggressive dogs
If your dog is leash aggressive, this might help shed some light on his behavior and help you solve the problem once and for all.
How to interpret dog barks
Do you know what your dog is trying to tell you when he barks? Understanding something about the pitch, frequency and duration of his barks
How to solve your dog’s annoying behaviors
Here are four simple ways you can address your dog’s annoying behaviors. No matter how much we adore our pups, we sometimes get a bit frustrated
Is your dog antisocial?
Sometimes rescue dogs haven’t been properly socialized. If this sounds like your pooch, don’t fret. There are steps you can take to resolve her antisocial
Understanding canine body language
Unfortunately, our dogs can’t tell us how they’re feeling. But we can get a pretty good idea by reading their body language. When your dog
How to deal with irresponsible pet parents
Unfortunately, some people don’t pick up after their pooches or give them enough attention or care. Here’s how to deal with irresponsible pet parents. At
How to stop your dog’s destructive behaviors
Is your dog displaying one or more destructive behaviors? This Q&A with two top trainers offers solutions to combat digging, chewing, barking, jumping and licking!
Be a leader through positive dog training
Training your dog? Here’s how to establish yourself as a positive leader! In my experience as a dog trainer, many of the people I work
How to handle excessive barking in dogs
Does your dog explode into barking whenever someone knocks at the door or rings the bell? Here are 6 ways to help him simmer down.
Teaching your dog when to stop barking
Barking dogs in themselves are not the problem. The problem is when, where, and how long the dog barks. Here’s how to handle his excessive