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 …
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 …
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 …
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, …
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 …
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 Barks When Other Dogs Ignore Him
When your dog is that dog at the park, “the barker”, it can become frustrating and embarrassing. Barking in social situations can happen for a number of reasons. Our reader …
