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 …
Why Does My Dog Only Hate Some Dogs?
Introducing a new dog into the household can be a stressful process! It can be particularly tough when the new dog doesn’t seem to like the old dog very much, …
My Dog Was Attacked, and Now He’s Scared of Other Dogs
It can take just one bad encounter for a pup to feel as though other dogs are scary or and learning from the many experiences that they have during their …
My Dog Growls When We Stop Petting Him
Some dogs are gluttons for affection! Physical contact can be such a wonderful part of the dog-human bond. But what if the dog doesn’t seem to enjoy it as much …
Training Tidbit: Dealing With Leash Aggression
Dealing with behavior problems can be a frustrating and nerve-wracking issue. When our pups aren’t responding how we would like them to it is time to take a step back …
What Should I Do If A Dog Charges Me and My Dog?
I run marathons – and my dog Barley joins me on nearly every single training run. While I spent 2018/19 traveling through 18 states and 8 countries, running with Barley …
Why Does My Dog Growl When I Tell Him to Sit?
For most dogs, getting trained is a fun time. But some dogs growl during training. In our latest Ask a Behavior Consultant, we’re looking at the case of a young …
My Dog Attacks Other Dogs in Doorways: Spatial Resource Guarding
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 …
My Dog Attacked My Other Dog After a Vet Visit – Yikes!
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. …
