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 your puppy from doing all sorts of nasty things. Shock collars are sometimes suggested for use to stop puppies from chewing, barking, biting, or behaving … Read more
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, you’re definitely not alone! Barking at the door or doorbell and jumping on guests are two of the most common dog behavior problems out there. … Read more
In this episode, we’re talking about how remote or online dog training works. Kayla runs JourneyDogTraining.com, where she works exclusively with people online and remotely. Marissa is also launching some online classes, so we’re discussing the pros and cons of this approach. Journey Dog Training currently offers four main types of online dog training services: … Read more
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, there is a lot that you can do to help him. I strongly recommend checking out Deb Jones’s book on cooperative care. Keep in mind … Read more
8-week old puppies are (generally) pretty easy – just focus on potty training and socialization, and you’re fine. But then your puppy turns 4 or 5 months old, and your perfect angel is GONE! Teenage dogs can be a ton of work. My friend Sue Brown has an excellent course on surviving Juvenile Delinquent Dogs … Read more
Today’s episode discusses the 8 problems with using treats in your training sessions. Food reinforcement is a powerful way to get and maintain the behaviors we want from our dogs but there is an art and a science to using it properly. 1. Your treats are too low or too high value. Dogs are … Read more
Managing homes with intact dogs can be a real pain in the butt. If you have both male and female dogs, it’s not unusual for the social dynamics in the home to get tense when the female is in heat. In today’s Ask a Behavior Consultant, we’re answering a question about this problem. Our reader … Read more
I do a lot of driving with my dog, Barley. We’ve driven from Canada to Panama and have crisscrossed the US several times. I’m always looking for better ways to keep Barley safe on our road trips. That’s where crash-tested car harnesses come into play. Sleepypod was kind enough to send Barley a free tester … Read more
I’ve never had Barley in the car during an accident, but it’s a serious fear of mine. Barley and I drive together a lot – hours and hours every week, plus several cross-country (or international) road trips per year. This means I’m constantly on the lookout for ways to keep Barley safe in the car. … Read more
When Barley and I lived in Latin America, I fed him home-prepared raw food. It was a ton of work and I didn’t always feel confident in his nutritional balance. While I actually enjoyed preparing his food most days, I was thrilled to give NomNomNow a try upon return to the United States. They sent … Read more
