Many dogs love petting – like my puppy Niffler. Other dogs, like my dog Barley, prefer to show their affection other ways. Still other dogs really, really do not like …
How to Stop Your Dog from Growling at Strangers
If your dog growls at strangers, you may be looking for ways to stop that behavior. Perhaps you’ve even tried a few solutions, but it didn’t seem to help. The …
Exposing Your Puppy to Urban Environments May Reduce Aggression
A scientific paper published in Vet Record in 2002 found that dogs reared in domestic environments and/or exposed to urban environments had fewer problems with aggression to strangers and avoidance …
Why Does My Dog Growl at Strangers?
Does your dog growl at strangers? Maybe they let out a grumble when your new neighbor approaches to say hello. Or maybe they growl as your friend gets up from …
My Dog Hates Puppies, But I’m Bringing One Home Anyway: Here’s How
Several years ago, I wrote an article called “What to Do When Your Dog Doesn’t Like Puppies.” At the time, I worked at an animal shelter and I’d fostered a …
Does My Dog Need Puppy Prozac?
As a Certified Dog Behavior Consultant, my specialty is working with the tough behavior cases. Dogs that have been through multiple trainers and training plans; dogs that bite, that shake …
Why Is My Dog Aggressive to Bigger Dogs?
Some dogs get along well with other dogs their size, but are aggressive towards dogs bigger than them. This pattern is most common in small dogs, but you can find …
How to Use a Break Stick to Break Up a Dog Fight
Dog fights can be absolutely terrifying. Luckily, most dog fights are easily broken up with a few simple techniques. But in some cases, specialized tools might be needed to stop …
My Dog Hates my Nieces and Nephews
We all want a family that can co-exist peacefully, and even enjoy one another’s company. And our furry friends are no exception to the family rule! But the mix of …
My Dog Gets Angry When I Take Stuff Away
It is inherent for dogs to want to protect what belongs to them. Particularly if it is something that she highly values. For example my pup Juno is fine with …
