A lot of dogs are hypersocial – they get uncontrollably excited at the sight or sound of other dogs. When they see another dog, these dogs might bark, whine, lie down and refuse to move, pull on leash, or even “kangaroo-hop” toward other dogs in desperation to say hi. This is a really frustrating behavior … Read more
Living with a dog with separation anxiety is really hard. All of the good advice out there seems to agree on one thing: you can’t keep letting your dog panic when you leave if you want to fix separation anxiety. So what do you do if you work full time or just want to live … Read more
Dogs who have separation anxiety, even mild separation anxiety, can be restless at best, or self-harm at worst. What happens when your dog needs to rest quietly for her health and safety, but cannot be in a crate and left alone? In today’s Ask a Behaviour Consultant, we tackle this puzzle for Lily and her … Read more
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 Dog Training just launched a mini-course all about teaching your dog to walk nicely on a leash and stop pulling. Get access to it here! … Read more
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 goes a bit too far. Whether that’s a dog who steals food, a dog who eats non-food objects, or a dog who begs persistently for … Read more
Many puppies explore the worlds with their mouths. But what should you do if your puppy actually eats a lot of dangerous things? Or what if your dog doesn’t grow out of it and still eats everything as an adult? We’re going to tackle a common behavior problem in today’s Ask a Behavior Consultant: dogs … Read more
If you’ve ever had a dog who marks inside your house, you know how frustrating this problem can be. You might feel embarrassed, and you’re probably grossed out. In today’s Ask a Behavior Consultant, we’re tackling the problem of a dog who won’t stop marking in the bedrooms of the home. He lifts his leg … Read more
Making a call about what to do with an aggressive dog is not easy. I created a checklist for aggressive dogs that you can use to try to sort out your thoughts – but as I say in that article, the calculus is always different for different people. For example, I’m a professional trainer with … Read more
When you bring home a new puppy, you’re probably excited to introduce them to your child. But what happens if your puppy jumps and bites, which scares your son or daughter? This is a two-fold problem: teaching the baby puppy to be a bit more polite, and teaching your child how to interact with the … Read more
Dogs are social creatures – that’s why many of them really don’t like being left alone when we’re gone. But what about when a dog goes from just being a bit lonely (pretty normal) to a full-blown panic attack? In today’s Ask a Behavior Consultant question, we’re looking at the case of a dog who … Read more
