Some dogs are born loving to play fetch. Others might love toys, but don’t really seem to understand the point of fetch. They’ll chase the toy, sure, but they really …
My Dog Claws Me When I Come Home From Work
We love the fact that dogs love us with so much enthusiasm. It’s part of their charm! But most of us don’t love when our dogs are so excited to …
How to Build and Use a Flirt Pole
What is a Flirt Pole? A flirt pole is a tool used to train dogs, teach them how to think when they’re excited, and build muscle. It is essentially a …
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 …
Why Does My Dog Destroy Stuff After My Spouse and I Fight?
I recently was asked by a reader who wrote into my Ask a Behavior Consultant inbox, “Why does my dog destroy things around the house when left alone after my …
My Dog Pulls Extremely Hard on Leash – How Do I Stop It?
Teaching our dogs to walk nicely on leash is actually one of the hardest things that many dog owners do. It’s incredibly frustrating for both you and the dog! Journey …
My Dog is Chewing Up the Whole House
Most of us know that puppies chew up stuff. This common problem is annoying, expensive, and potentially even dangerous. Just because it’s normal for puppies to chew doesn’t mean all …
My Dog Barks Non-Stop in His Kennel – What Should I Do?
Many dogs struggle a lot with crate training. How should you respond when your dog barks non-stop in his kennel? In today’s Ask a Behavior Consultant, we’re tackling the following …
Help! My Dogs Beg for Breakfast Before Dawn!
Many dogs loooove their food. It’s part of what makes them so easy to train – and it’s what keeps them alive. But some dogs have a food obsession that …
Stop Your Dog From Digging in the Trash: A 2-Step Solution
Dogs are natural scavengers – and they’re quite good at it. While it’s common for dogs to dig in the trash, that doesn’t mean that you just have to “deal …