Training is much easier when your dog is excited to work for you. Some dogs don’t naturally love training, and that’s ok. Some are fearful, overaroused, or just seem to …
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 …
My Dog Is Rude and Doesn’t Respect My Husband
Sometimes our dogs are perfect angels with us and total brats with other people. It’s one thing if your dog doesn’t respect strangers, but what do you do if your …
How to Teach a Dog to Fetch (Instead of Keepaway)
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 …
