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. …
Help! My Dog Attacks Other Dogs At Gates
Seeing your sweet, friendly dog suddenly turn into Kujo when he sees another dog through a fence or gate can be alarming, scary, and embarrassing! This is known in the …
My Dog Bites When I Touch His Paws or Groom Him
Some dogs LOVE petting and brushing – but many don’t. Many dogs are deeply uncomfortable with having their paws handled or being groomed. If your dog doesn’t like being handled, …
My Puppy Keeps Tackling Kids
8-week old puppies are (generally) pretty easy – just focus on potty training and socialization, and you’re fine. But then your puppy turns 4 or 5 months old, and your …
