Dogs and babies – there’s no cuter combination! But with all this cuteness also comes a lot of potential for safety issues. There is nothing that changes our lives quite to the extent that the arrival of a new baby does. It’s an exciting time, and it also means big changes in routine. I’m currently … Read more
I’m currently around six months pregnant. With two sensitive dogs in my life, baby prep has meant a lot more training than nursery decorating for me. As a Family Paws Parent Educator, this kind of preparation is extremely important to me – also pretty fun! In the first part of our Preparing Dogs for Life … Read more
Dogs and babies – there’s no cuter combination! But with all this cuteness also comes a lot of potential for safety issues. There is nothing that changes our lives quite to the extent that the arrival of a new baby does. It’s an exciting time, and it also means big changes in routine. I’m currently … Read more
People use dog backpacks for a variety of reasons – to have their dogs haul their own supplies during backpacking trips, to help build up muscle and endurance for their adventure dogs, or in my case, as a DIY cooling system. My dog, Koa, is a husky mix. When we were living in Southern California … Read more
Seeing your sweet, friendly dog suddenly turn into Kujo when he sees another dog through a fence or gate can be alarming, scary, and embarrassing! This is known in the “dog world” as barrier frustration, or barrier aggression. Many dogs that exhibit this kind of aggressive behavior are otherwise social, playful pups! That’s exactly what … Read more
Fred was a wild-eyed chocolate lab mix. His whole body wagged when you walked past his kennel, his paws pitter-pattering in anticipation of human contact. If you entered his kennel at the shelter, he jumped at you frantically, barking as he grabbed at your sleeves. He had a habit of tugging on leashes and once … Read more
It can be hard to live with a fearful dog. On one hand, we know they’re having a hard time, but on the other hand, some of their behaviors can be annoying or downright embarrassing! So how do you help a fearful dog? In today’s “Ask a Behavior Consultant,” we’re addressing a reader that’s struggling … Read more