Resource guarding and dog-dog aggression can take many forms. One of the more challenging presentations of this problem is “space guarding” or “spatial resource guarding.” What that means is one …
Cat Enrichment Explained: Ideas for Enriching Your Cat’s Environment
This article is courtesy of Emily Parker from Catological. Cats lead very active lives in the wild where they have endless opportunities to stalk prey, explore, and climb to their …
Why Does My Dog Destroy Stuff After My Spouse and I Fight?
I recently was asked by a reader who wrote into my Ask a Behavior Consultant inbox, “Why does my dog destroy things around the house when left alone after my …
My Dog Attacked My Other Dog After a Vet Visit – Yikes!
I received an Ask a Behavior Consultant inquiry last week that said, “My younger Shepherd brutally attacked the older chow mix after the chow got back from the vets office. …
Help! My Dog Barks When Other Dogs Ignore Him
When your dog is that dog at the park, “the barker”, it can become frustrating and embarrassing. Barking in social situations can happen for a number of reasons. Our reader …
Canna-Pet Review
I was devastated when Maya, my childhood Labrador retriever, was diagnosed with cancer. At nearly 15, she wasn’t a candidate for surgery or any other aggressive treatments. Her remaining months …
Do Shock Collars Hurt Dogs? The Answer: Yes, or They Wouldn’t Work.
One of the main questions, when people are considering using a shock collar, is whether or not these training collars will hurt their dogs. Modern shock collars often have up …
Are Shock Collars Safe for Puppies?
Let’s face it: puppies and teenage dogs can be a huge pain in the butt. It can be tempting to want to just reach for a remote that could stop …
My Dog Won’t Stop Barking at the Door
Do you get a bit anxious when you hear someone knock at the door, because you know your dog is about to berserk? If your dog barks at the door, …
My Dog Bites When I Touch His Paws or Groom Him
Some dogs LOVE petting and brushing – but many don’t. Many dogs are deeply uncomfortable with having their paws handled or being groomed. If your dog doesn’t like being handled, …
