Does your dog hate when you use the vacuum? Do they bark at it while you’re trying to clean, and maybe even bite it? Or do they tuck their tail …
My Dog is Scared of Storms. How Can I Help Him Calm Down?
Does your dog get scared when a big storm rolls in? Perhaps they hide under the table and shake when the thunder crashes, or they pant while sitting in the …
Supporting Undersocialized Puppies
In this episode of Pandemic Puppy, Kayla discusses undersocialized puppies. How do you know your puppy may be undersocialized? This will vary per dog depending on breed and personality, as …
Help! My Dog Hates the Car
Many dogs LOVE the car: it means parks, playtime, and adventure. But for other dogs, car rides are a dreaded occurrence. This can be confusing for owners, especially if car …
Help! My Puppy “Has” Stranger Danger!
I leashed up my puppy Niffler as he jumped from my Prius. The sun was warm, the scent of Ponderosa pines heavy in the spring air. We headed down the …
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 …
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 …
How Do I Teach My Dog to Relax in the Car?
Some dogs get really, really anxious in the car. If your dog paces, whines, drools, or barks in the car, you know how frustrating (and even dangerous) this can be! …
