dog behavior

Woman teaching her canine friend dog commands

Teaching Your Dog Basic Cues

Teaching your dog to respond to basic cues such as “sit” and “down” is easy, fun and gives fast results....Read More

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

Man teaching dog training commands to this senior dog

Teaching a Dog to Stay or Lie Down

“Stay” is a lifesaving dog training command. When can “stay” save your dog’s life?...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

Two reactive dogs receiving treats during reactivity training

Reactive Dog: Coping With Reactivity in Dogs

Some dogs are reactive toward other dogs when they are on lead: They whine, bark, snarl, growl or lunge at other dogs....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

Black Chihuahua who has received help for pica disorder

Pica in Dogs: Causes, Diagnosis and Treatment

The ingestion of non-food items, such as rocks, dirt or fabric, is called pica disorder and it’s a fairly common occurrence in pets....Read More

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