If your dog isn’t used to being leashed when you’re out and about, you might run into a conundrum later on – she won’t pee when the leash is attached. Sure, this isn’t a huge deal when you’re in your backyard. But what if you are on a road trip and can’t find a fenced … Read more
When you bring home a second dog, you’re probably hoping (or even expecting) that he’ll be fast friends with your first dog. But what do you do if your current dog is actually terrified of your new dog? In today’s Ask a Behavior Consultant, we’re going to address this exact problem. We also discussed the … Read more
Dogs bark, for better or for worse. But sometimes their barking is confusing, annoying, or even scary! In today’s Ask a Behavior Consultant, we explore some odd barking that an owner has noticed in their new dog. My family recently adopted a dog, and he is a sweetheart. He loves every person in the family, … Read more
Many of us like the idea of a guard dog who helps to keep the house safe. What better deterrent from criminals than a big, scary guard dog with a booming bark? But at the same time, we live busy lives. We want a guard dog who can hold down the fort while we’re gone … Read more
Dogs are social animals – right? So how come some dogs don’t play with other dogs? It can be confusing and frustrating (and even downright embarrassing) to own a socially awkward dog. In today’s Ask a Behavior Consultant, we address the problem of a dog who not only doesn’t want to play with other dogs … Read more
Dogs are predators – but we often don’t really want them to act out those predatory instincts. Some dogs are more “high prey drive” than others. Is it even possible to train a high prey drive dog to live with a kitten? If so, how? Our Certified Dog Behavior Consultants tackle this question in today’s … Read more
Have you ever stood in the dog treat aisle and wondered how a treat full of “real meat” could be shelf-stable? Isn’t real meat perishable? While I do appreciate a good portable and pre-packaged treat now and again, making your own fresh treats is a great way to give your pup’s digestive system a break … Read more
Cat litterbox problems are gross and frustrating, to say the least. When your cat is peeing and pooping outside of the box, it can feel like you spend all of your time cleaning and worrying. In today’s Ask a Behavior Consultant, we’re tackling this problem head-on. So… Why does my cat pee and poop outside … Read more
About This Episode: In 2017, Marissa wrote a book titled: Human-Canine Behavior Connection – A Better Self Through Dog Training. In this book, she explores her favorite topic: relationships. One of the relationships she explores which is most obvious is the one with your canine; however, she also explores the not so obvious. Marissa claims … Read more
Ah, herding dogs. Even when your dog is a Standard Poodle (like our question-asker this week), you’re at risk of some herding when you live with a dog. In today’s “Ask a Behavior Consultant,” we’re tackling dogs that herd their people. How do I teach my dog to NOT herd us on the way back … Read more