Can dogs learn by observing?
Studies are showing that dogs are a lot smarter than we might think, and that they can learn a lot of words just by observing…
Category: Dog Training
Natural help for anxiety
Anxiety can impact your dog’s quality of life and result in a variety of troublesome behaviors. The good news is that there are many ways…
When dogs “forget” their housetraining
Even the best-behaved dogs may sometime start messing in the house. Find out what can cause housetraining regression, and how to address the problem. One…
Understanding your dog’s body language
Animals communicate through body language. You can learn how your dog is feeling just by observing him. Animals talk with their ears, tails and facial…
Reactive vs. aggressive dogs
A dog displaying signs of reactivity isn’t necessarily aggressive. However, it’s important to understand the difference between these two states, and to prevent a reactive…
Train your dog not to chase wildlife
Wild animals such as skunks, coyotes and coons are common in and around most communities. Protecting your dog from a confrontation with local wildlife means…
How to train a dog not to jump on you
Puppies and puppy breath are two of my favorite things in life. A happy and healthy puppy is full of life, fun and energy. Puppies…
Behavior modification for shelter dogs
Combined with quality care, positive training programs for shelter dogs can help increase adoption rates and ensure successful integration into forever homes. Understanding this vital…
Top tips for dogs and kids
Have you ever heard the phrase, ‘never work with kids or dogs’? I always giggle when I hear people say that, because I love working…
Canine aggression: breed-specific or learnt behavior?
A recent study published in Applied Animal Behavior revealed that a dog’s behavior – particularly in the case of aggression – is more likely to be…
6 ways to prevent dog bites
Each year, dog bites occur more than 4.5 million times in the U.S. This is an astounding statistic, but it is also one that can…
Playing with your dog
Playing with your dog is an extraordinary way to build a wonderful relationship. Numerous studies have shown that a good play relationship also equals a…
