Cat litterbox problems are gross and frustrating, to say the least. When your cat is peeing and pooping outside of the box, it can feel like you spend all of your time cleaning and worrying. In today’s Ask a Behavior Consultant, we’re tackling this problem head-on. So… Why does my cat pee and poop outside … Read more
Ah, herding dogs. Even when your dog is a Standard Poodle (like our question-asker this week), you’re at risk of some herding when you live with a dog. In today’s “Ask a Behavior Consultant,” we’re tackling dogs that herd their people. How do I teach my dog to NOT herd us on the way back … Read more
Not all dogs naturally trust people. Helping shy dogs adjust to a new home – or regaining your dog’s trust – isn’t easy and can take time. Luckily, there are several steps that you can take that are surely going to help your dog trust you. In today’s Ask a Behavior Consultant, a reader is … Read more
It’s really no fun to be the neighbor with the barky dog. Yet many people own dogs who bark at the neighbors through the fence – even when the neighbor is minding her own business! This problem isn’t very complicated, but it can take quite a while to fix. Here’s how to stop your dog … Read more
Teaching a dog to share isn’t easy. Unlike children, we can’t explain to our dogs that sharing is caring. And in the “real world,” it’s not common for a non-related animal to share its food or resting space with others. In today’s “Ask a Behavior Consultant,” we’re tackling the tricky problem of what to do … Read more
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 with it” for your dog’s lifetime. In today’s “Ask a Behavior Consultant,” we tackle how to solve this messy problem. Our reader writes, I recently … Read more
It’s not uncommon for aging dogs to get a bit grumpier. Pain and diminished sensory capacity can make the whole world seem more threatening. So how do you stop aggression in a senior dog? In today’s Ask a Behavior Consultant, we cover this tough topic. Can you train an aggressive, disabled senior dog? I’ve moved … Read more
Submissive urination is a common behavior problem in dogs. Unfortunately, this behavior problem is pretty gross and quite messy. It’s easy to get frustrated with a dog that submissively urinates, but that’s the last thing that will actually help. In today’s Ask a Behavior Consultant, we answer the query: My dog pees when he is … Read more
Potty training can be surprisingly tricky business. What do you do when your pup seems to be potty trained in your house, but has accidents everywhere else? In today’s “Ask a Behavior Consultant,” we cover this exact question. Our reader writes, My female won’t poop inside at home but every time I take her to … Read more
Nipping is one of the most common concerns that puppy parents have. It can be frustrating and painful. Puppy teeth are very sharp! Unfortunately, nipping almost always gets worse before it gets better. Puppy nipping is a normal behavior. All puppies explore their world with their mouths. This is especially true for herding (Heelers and … Read more
