When we started this podcast, Kayla (of Journey Dog Training) was living in Mexico, working as a freelance writer. Over the last 16 episodes, she drove through Belize, Guatemala, Honduras, Nicaragua, Costa Rica, and Panama. Her ultimate goal was Argentina. But now she’s living in Missoula, Montana – why? Because she got a DREAM JOB! … Read more
Resource guarding and dog-dog aggression can take many forms. One of the more challenging presentations of this problem is “space guarding” or “spatial resource guarding.” What that means is one or more dogs in a home growls, snarls, lip-curls, snaps, bites, or lunges when the other dog, the cat, or even people pass through high-value … Read more
In this episode of Canine Conversations, Kayla talks to Michael Shikashio about street dogs in Latin America. Michael has traveled to Mexico, Colombia, and Chile, where he enjoys observing the street dogs. Back in the US, Michael runs Complete Canines, where he works exclusively with aggression cases. Kayla recently returned from a nearly year-long road … Read more
This article is courtesy of Emily Parker from Catological. Cats lead very active lives in the wild where they have endless opportunities to stalk prey, explore, and climb to their heart’s content. But the cat living inside your home doesn’t get these same opportunities, which can lead to boredom. A bored cat can result in … Read more
I recently was asked by a reader who wrote into my Ask a Behavior Consultant inbox, “Why does my dog destroy things around the house when left alone after my spouse and I have argued?” Your dog probably is stressed out by the arguments. It’s common for dogs to relieve stress by shredding things, chewing, … Read more
I received an Ask a Behavior Consultant inquiry last week that said, “My younger Shepherd brutally attacked the older chow mix after the chow got back from the vets office. The only other time Shepherd has smelled that smell was when older dog started having seizures and we took him to this new vet.” This … Read more
When your dog is that dog at the park, “the barker”, it can become frustrating and embarrassing. Barking in social situations can happen for a number of reasons. Our reader today asks: Whenever other dogs don’t pay attention or play with my dog he will bark at them. How do I train him to not … Read more
I was devastated when Maya, my childhood Labrador retriever, was diagnosed with cancer. At nearly 15, she wasn’t a candidate for surgery or any other aggressive treatments. Her remaining months were numbered, and our family’s main goal was to help keep her comfortable. We received two bottles of Canna-Pet samples for free to see if … Read more
Many people who love to rock climb also happen to love, and own, at least one dog. The two seem to go hand in hand, and yet it so often seems like you have to choose between either climbing or bringing your dog. Here are some tips so you and your favorite four-legged friend can … Read more
As an avid treat maker, I am a big fan of all-natural snacks for my dog. Knowing what ingredients go into your dog’s treats and food is huge. I recently stumbled upon a treat company that takes this even further and regionally sources their ingredients. Now I know not only what my dog is eating … Read more