For those of you who don’t know, I’ve spent the last year of my life (April 2018-March 2019) driving from Denver to Memphis to Wisconsin to Vancouver to Los Angeles to…. Panama. My dog Barley has joined us for that whole trip – 7 countries, an estimated 13,000 miles, and over 200 hours in the … Read more
Barking. What a headache! So-called demand barking used to be one of my least favorite behaviors to work on with my clients. After getting a lot more experience, though, stopping dogs from barking when they want playtime is one of my most common success stories! I’ll walk you through how I do it as we … Read more
Crate training is a common first step for new puppy owners in the United States. But what if your puppy truly hates the crate and doesn’t seem to get into trouble outside the crate? Is it worth the hassle of crate training? In today’s Ask a Behavior Consultant, we tackle the case of the well-behaved … Read more
Most people know that stress and anxiety are no fun to deal with. What many people don’t know is that your dog can also suffer from these debilitating conditions. Separation anxiety, stress from meeting new people, loud noises from a thunderstorm, or just getting worked up are all things that can overload a dog. These … Read more
Have you ever sat down in the morning with a steaming cup of coffee and a scrumptious doughnut and, just as you are about to take a bite, you see your dog’s eyes of betrayal through the little doughnut hole? They sit longingly, wondering why they never deserve to have such a scrumptious treat. These … Read more
Whether you are dreaming of warm weather or basking in the blistering heat of summer, sometimes a cool treat is a nice way to change it up for your pup. This easy three-ingredient ice cream is a refreshing and healthy treat for your pup, and it tastes so good you may even be sneaking some, … Read more
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