Dogs love walks – but what do you do when your dog loves walks so much that they make it unpleasant for YOU? Some dogs get so excited about their walks that they start barking, spinning, or even biting at you. They’re basically screaming, “Hurry up, Human! It’s time to WALK! The BEST time of … Read more
Potty training can be a total drag. It seems like our dogs and puppies learn all the wrong lessons at first! With young puppies, we can chalk this up to lack of bladder control. But what about with an adult dog? It’s pretty common for dogs and puppies to pee on the carpet, even after … Read more
One of the first questions my clients ask me when they realize that I train using treats is, “But how do I get my dog to listen without treats?” It’s really common to run into this problem when you’re first learning how to properly train with treats. While it might be a sign of a … Read more
Many dogs really love rough-and-tumble play. But how do you know when your dog’s wrestling has gone too far? In today’s Ask a Behavior Consultant, we answer the question, I recently got a 8wk pitbull & 10wk boxer. They play fight constantly, and sometimes it’s too aggressive for my liking. Should I be stopping this type … Read more
Puppies pee in their crates a lot – but what do you do when it seems like your puppy prefers to pee inside his crate? In our latest Ask a Behavior Consultant, we answer the question: My dog was apparently trained to urinate in his crate before we got him (he’s 13 weeks old). We … Read more
Most puppies are born with a strong desire to chew. The need to chew on things – anything, anyone – gets worse as they age before tapering off as they reach social maturity. Most of us know to give our teething puppies chew toys. But what do you do if your puppy would rather chew on you than chew on a toy? In … Read more
Not all dogs are natural social butterflies. Some dogs are born a bit more aloof with others, while other dogs learn to be socially standoffish after a bad experience (or just too little social experience). But as humans, it’s really hard for us to teach our dogs to play nicely with other dogs! What to … Read more
Puppies can be bundles of joy and holy terrors, often within the same minute. They like to bite, chase, tackle, and play rough. While they’re not as big as adult dogs, they often lack the skills and control to live nicely in our homes without help. In the latest “Ask a Behavior Consultant” question, we’re exploring what … Read more
Just like people, some dogs really struggle with sibling rivalry. In fact, dogs that go home with their siblings often struggle with aggression issues more than dogs who are raised without a “sibling” – whether or not they’re actually related. In the latest “Ask a Trainer” question, we’re helping a reader troubleshoot the sibling rivalry between his … Read more
Dogs get up to all sorts of trouble when we leave them alone. Most dogs chew, dig, or destroy at least a few things in their time. But how do we teach a dog not to chew on things when he’s alone? In the latest “Ask a Trainer” question, we’re helping a reader troubleshoot her dog’s problem … Read more
