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 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 …
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 …
My Female Dog is in Heat and Now My Male Dogs are Fighting
Managing homes with intact dogs can be a real pain in the butt. If you have both male and female dogs, it’s not unusual for the social dynamics in the …
My Dog Won’t Stop Barking at the TV
You get home from a long day at work, take the dog for a walk, and sink into your favorite chair to relax and watch TV. To your dismay and …
My Dog Killed Another Dog – What Do I Do?
I spent a long time debating whether or not to write this post. I got an email earlier this month from an owner whose dog has killed two other small …
My Dog Is REALLY Aggressive to Other Dogs
Dogs are social animals. But that doesn’t mean that they all get along. Some dogs aren’t just socially awkward – they’re really aggressive to other dogs. Today’s “Ask A Behavior …
My Cat Keeps Moving Her Litterbox Around
I got an interesting email in my “Ask a Behavior Consultant” inbox last week. Someone’s 1.5 year old cat was forcefully moving her litterbox around the house. The cat – …
Help! My Cat Keeps Pooping on the Carpet
Cats are usually really neat, tidy animals – especially compared to slobbery dogs! But litterboxes are the exception. What do you do if your cat keeps pooping on the carpet? …
How Do I Stop My Puppy From Wrecking My Stuff When She’s Mad?
Puppy raising is NOT easy! “Teenage” dogs – dogs between about 7 and 18 months of age – can be especially difficult. So what are you supposed to do when …
