We’ve already covered a few different cases where dogs don’t get along, but this Ask a Behavior Consultant post is different. If you’re dealing with aggression between dogs in your …
Is My Dog Being Protective of Me?
When your dog barks at strangers or other dogs, you may wonder if they’re being protective of you. In fact, this is one of the most common explanations for a …
My Dog Gets into Fights if Other Dogs Growl First
Some dogs just don’t have good social skills and get into lots of fights. Other dogs are unflappable and never seem to “argue” with another dog. Most dogs fall somewhere …
Vacuum-Hating Terriers and Herding Dogs: A Fight With Genetics
It’s common for dogs to dislike the vacuum cleaner. They might run away and hide, bark, or even bite at the vacuum out of fear. But for some pups, their …
Stop Your Dog From Fighting Through the Fence
Does your dog go a little (or a lot) crazy at your fence line when your neighbor’s dogs are out? Maybe they run back and forth chasing the other dogs. …
My Dog Growls When We Pet Them – What Do We Do?
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 …
