dog behavior

Dog guarding a toy from being taken by a woman

Teaching Trades: Dog Training Plan

Why this is useful for your dog to know: Guarding resources (food, toys, locations, etc.) is a common and natural behavior in many dogs....Read More

Teaching Name Recognition: Dog Training Plan

Why this cue is useful for your dog to know: Teaching a dog to pay attention (i.e., give you eye contact) when you say his name can be convenient and very ...Read More

This shepherd mix is more interested in playing with his ball than going back in his crate.

Shelter Dog Won't Go Back in Run

A common scenario at shelters everywhere: You’ve taken a dog out of his run for a bit and now it’s time for him to go back in....Read More

Two shelter dogs receiving dog socialization training

Shelter Dog Socialization and Dog Introductions

Dogs are naturally social animals, but that doesn’t mean they all have the necessary social skills to meet each other politely....Read More

Little dog with separation anxiety staying close to a person

Separation Anxiety in Dogs: Causes, Signs, and Solutions

Separation anxiety in dogs is anxiety that manifests itself as visible stress in the dog when t...Read More

Woman making promises to her dog, the most important of which is to love him

Promises to My Dog

Bringing a dog into your family creates great joy all around....Read More

small black dog lying down and licking his lips

Pica in Dogs: Causes, Diagnosis, Treatment

Pica in dogs is a disorder in which the dog ingests non-food items, such as rocks, dirt, or fabric, and it's a fairly common occurrence....Read More

brown dog looking straight ahead with a serious expression

Pet Behavior Help: Trainers, Behaviorists, and Vets

If you need pet behavior help, consider enlisting a professional....Read More

Muzzle Training: Dog Training Plan

Why this is useful for your dog to know: Like a bike helmet, a muzzle is a piece of safety equipment....Read More

Managing Barrier Reactivity

Some dogs are as sweet as pie when they’re out on walks with their people, but put them behind a fence in their yard or a window in their home and they bark ferociously, lu...Read More

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