Getting a Puppy for the Holidays? Read This Before You Make a Big Mistake
🎄 Thinking About Getting a Puppy for the Holidays? Read This First (Before You Regret It) Getting a Puppy for the Holidays? Read This Before You Make a Big Mistake Every year around the holidays, I see it happen. Someone decides that a new…
Do Shock Collars Hurt? What This Viral Video Reveals About “Static Corrections”
⚡ Shock Collars Don’t Hurt? Watch This Before You Decide Do Shock Collars Hurt? What This Viral Video Reveals About “Static Corrections” You already know how I feel about shock collars. You also know I tend to use humor when I’m trying to…
A Wagging Tail Doesn’t Mean a Happy Dog — What Most Owners Get Wrong
🐾 A Wagging Tail Doesn’t Always Mean a Happy Dog A Wagging Tail Doesn’t Mean a Happy Dog — What Most Owners Get Wrong Most people see a wagging tail and immediately think,“Oh, that dog is friendly.” Sometimes that’s true. Sometimes it’s very, very…
Does Your Dog Need to “Respect” You to Listen?
🐾 Dominance vs. Positive Reinforcement: Looking at the Facts Does Your Dog Need to “Respect” You to Listen? There has been a long-standing discussion in the dog training world about dominance, “alpha” roles, and leadership within the household. Over time, that conversation has evolved…
Separation Anxiety in Dogs: Why Biology Matters — And How You Still Fix It
Separation Anxiety in Dogs: Why Biology Matters — And How You Still Fix It With my background in psychology and a long-standing interest in neuro-psychology, I’ve always believed that most behavior problems — in any species — have at least some neurological or genetic component….
Alpha Dominance Theory in Dog Training: What Are Your Options?
Alpha Dominance Theory in Dog Training: What Are Your Options? 🐾 A Quick Thought Before We Start Before we get into this, let me be clear about something. Science is what we know now — and what we knew yesterday.It has nothing to do with…
How to Potty Train a Dog the Right Way (And Why Most People Get It Wrong)
How to Potty Train a Dog the Right Way (And Why Most People Get It Wrong) Potty training isn’t about getting your dog to “quit having accidents.” It’s about teaching your dog that your entire house is also their home. Most people approach potty training…
Hot Weather Tips for Dogs…..
Ok so last month was Memorial Day, the historical beginning of summer, and I want to take a minute to talk to you about hot weather precautions for you and your pooch. I started thinking about this post yesterday when I had as friend remind…
Why Your Dog Listens at Home — But Falls Apart on Walks (And How to Fix It for Good)
The Living Room Dog Why Your Dog Listens at Home — But Falls Apart on Walks (And How to Fix It for Good) Most dogs aren’t disobedient. They’re simply under-trained in the real world. If your dog listens perfectly in your living room…
How to Choose the Right Dog Trainer
How to Choose the Right Dog Trainer So there you sit, staring at a computer screen full of dog trainers. Your spouse has made it painfully clear: if you don’t get your dog’s fill-in-the-blank behavior under control, either you or the dog is going to…
