Not all dogs naturally trust people. Helping shy dogs adjust to a new home – or regaining your dog’s trust – isn’t easy and can take time. Luckily, there are several steps that you can take that are surely going to help your dog trust you. In today’s Ask a Behavior Consultant, a reader is … Read more
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 our relationship with … Read more
In this episode, we cover a case study where a newly-adopted female Yorkshire Terrier chased and barked at the cat, Checkers in the home. Her behavior was starting to cause Cooper, the other Yorkie in the home, to also bark at the poor cat! Bella, the Yorkie, was also terrified of all strangers in the … Read more
It’s really no fun to be the neighbor with the barky dog. Yet many people own dogs who bark at the neighbors through the fence – even when the neighbor is minding her own business! This problem isn’t very complicated, but it can take quite a while to fix. Here’s how to stop your dog … Read more
Teaching a dog to share isn’t easy. Unlike children, we can’t explain to our dogs that sharing is caring. And in the “real world,” it’s not common for a non-related animal to share its food or resting space with others. In today’s “Ask a Behavior Consultant,” we’re tackling the tricky problem of what to do … Read more
Dogs are natural scavengers – and they’re quite good at it. While it’s common for dogs to dig in the trash, that doesn’t mean that you just have to “deal with it” for your dog’s lifetime. In today’s “Ask a Behavior Consultant,” we tackle how to solve this messy problem. Our reader writes, I recently … Read more
Most dog owners love spending time with their dogs – that’s kind of the point, right? These tricks are a great way to spend time with your dog. As Barley and I work towards his Advanced Trick Dog Title, we’re coming up with all sorts of fun tricks to teach your dog. Whether you’re just … Read more
When I first adopted my Border Collie Barley, he ducked away from petting. He wasn’t abused or shy – but he was hand-shy. He didn’t like petting and seemed to dislike being touched in general. He approached people with a wagging tail, then shoved a toy in their hands to stop them from touching him, … Read more
It’s not uncommon for aging dogs to get a bit grumpier. Pain and diminished sensory capacity can make the whole world seem more threatening. So how do you stop aggression in a senior dog? In today’s Ask a Behavior Consultant, we cover this tough topic. Can you train an aggressive, disabled senior dog? I’ve moved … Read more
Submissive urination is a common behavior problem in dogs. Unfortunately, this behavior problem is pretty gross and quite messy. It’s easy to get frustrated with a dog that submissively urinates, but that’s the last thing that will actually help. In today’s Ask a Behavior Consultant, we answer the query: My dog pees when he is … Read more
