There are a lot of human assumptions as well as misconceptions around dogs mounting and humping other dogs. This is where dog culture and human culture tend to clash. What …
Help! My Puppy Has Separation Anxiety!
We rescued our new puppy, Juno, from a little place called Marlborough, New Zealand. She was 11 weeks old, and the rest of her littermates were already adopted into their …
Is the Petzi Treat Pet Cam and Treat Dispenser Worth It?
I am so lucky to have a new puppy in my life, Juno. Juno is a typical amazing and exhausting puppy in every way, but she has some anxiety surrounding …
Medical Rest and Separation Anxiety: How Do I Manage Both At Once?
Dogs who have separation anxiety, even mild separation anxiety, can be restless at best, or self-harm at worst. What happens when your dog needs to rest quietly for her health …
6 Strategies to Stop Puppy Nipping – Fast
Nipping is one of the most common concerns that puppy parents have. It can be frustrating and painful. Puppy teeth are very sharp! Unfortunately, nipping almost always gets worse before …
What Causes Separation Anxiety? Can I Prevent it Before it Starts?
I have treated cases of separation anxiety in all types of dogs―young, old, those who have only had one family, those who have had many. Separation anxiety can manifest in …
How to Teach Your Dog to “Go Lie Down”
Go lie down. Kennel up. Go to your bed. Place. These are all the name of my favorite behaviors to teach every dog. Young or old, big or small, this …
5 Reasons Dogs Bark When Left Alone (Is It Separation Anxiety?)
Almost all dogs bark. It’s normal for dogs to vocalize! When is my dog’s barking a problem? Let me tell you a story. I have a friend that lives in …
Are Dog Treats Bribery? Do Treats Make My Dog Beg or Only Listen When I’ve Got Food?
There is a common misconception that if you use treats to train your dog, that you are just using bribery. Or, that your dog will ONLY do what is asked …
The 72 Best Dog Training Books and DVDS: From Puppies to Old Age, Aggression to Tricks
There is a lot of dog training material and advice out there on the information superhighway. Unfortunately, not all of the books on display on Amazon are created equal. How …
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