In this episode, Marissa, Ursa, and Kayla talk about the no-kill animal sheltering movement. All 3 of our hosts have worked at open-admission animal shelters and have had to work with many difficult cases at animal shelters. This episode was recorded partially as reaction to events at the Pueblo, Colorado animal shelter – but it’s … Read more
Puppy raising is NOT easy! “Teenage” dogs – dogs between about 7 and 18 months of age – can be especially difficult. So what are you supposed to do when your puppy is acting like a total brat – destroying stuff whenever you leave her in the crate? In today’s Ask a Behavior Consultant, we’re … Read more
A lot of dogs are hypersocial – they get uncontrollably excited at the sight or sound of other dogs. When they see another dog, these dogs might bark, whine, lie down and refuse to move, pull on leash, or even “kangaroo-hop” toward other dogs in desperation to say hi. This is a really frustrating behavior … Read more
Living with a dog with separation anxiety is really hard. All of the good advice out there seems to agree on one thing: you can’t keep letting your dog panic when you leave if you want to fix separation anxiety. So what do you do if you work full time or just want to live … Read more
Farm Hounds is a brand of high-end dog treats – especially jerky treats and boutique chews. Farm Hounds treats are sourced from small family farms that focus on sustainability. As a dog-lover who also happens to care a lot about the environment and farm animal welfare, I was excited to give their treats a try! … Read more
Teaching our dogs to walk nicely on leash is actually one of the hardest things that many dog owners do. It’s incredibly frustrating for both you and the dog! Journey Dog Training just launched a mini-course all about teaching your dog to walk nicely on a leash and stop pulling. Get access to it here! … Read more
Most of us know that puppies chew up stuff. This common problem is annoying, expensive, and potentially even dangerous. Just because it’s normal for puppies to chew doesn’t mean all is lost. In today’s Ask A Behavior Consultant, we’re covering how to deal with dogs that chew up everything. “My 11 month old Chihuahua mix … Read more
Many dogs loooove their food. It’s part of what makes them so easy to train – and it’s what keeps them alive. But some dogs have a food obsession that goes a bit too far. Whether that’s a dog who steals food, a dog who eats non-food objects, or a dog who begs persistently for … Read more
Many puppies explore the worlds with their mouths. But what should you do if your puppy actually eats a lot of dangerous things? Or what if your dog doesn’t grow out of it and still eats everything as an adult? We’re going to tackle a common behavior problem in today’s Ask a Behavior Consultant: dogs … Read more
If you’ve ever had a dog who marks inside your house, you know how frustrating this problem can be. You might feel embarrassed, and you’re probably grossed out. In today’s Ask a Behavior Consultant, we’re tackling the problem of a dog who won’t stop marking in the bedrooms of the home. He lifts his leg … Read more
