Free Training Tips for your Dog
Adrienne Farricelli CPDT-KA The problem of sibling puppies fighting is a serious one and it goes beyond simple squabbles among two puppies. When two puppies of the same age are adopted, this can lead to several issues which occur as a result of the excess bonding and developmental deficits that takes place inevitably if no steps are … Read more
Conflict between dogs during mealtime is not an unusual problem; indeed, many dog owners confess having difficulty in properly managing this unpleasant situation. The appropriate term for conflict occurring during mealtimes or any other situation or scenario where dogs threaten each other over food, toys, owner’s attention or resting areas is resource guarding. Resource … Read more
Training a dog to hold a toy can be quite a challenge and many dog owners wonder how on earth to accomplish that. The task of holding a toy or any other item in the mouth can be helpful for training several tricks (such as putting toys away in a basket or retrieving items … Read more
If your dog barks when greeted by people, there may be different dynamics at play. Some dogs are a bit intimidated by strangers and their barking is a distance-increasing signal telling the person to back away as the dog’s comfort zone is invaded. On the other hand, when a dog barks when greeted by … Read more
Understanding a dog’s stealing behavior is important because we often see this behavior from our perspective rather than our dogs’. This often means that dogs who do the stealing are seen in a negative perspective, almost as if they on an a quest to rob us of our belongings the moment we turn our … Read more
Supervising dogs and children is something that has been advocated for many years by many organizations and dog behavior professionals. However, as much as supervising dogs and children may appear to be a good safety measure, it’s important to understand that it’s not a guarantee against dog bites. Dog bites can happen in a … Read more
If your current dog doesnt’ like the new dog, this is not really unusual. Dogs who are used to be the “only dogs” in the household may suffer a bit or quite a lot when a new dog comes into their “domain.” They dynamics may slightly mimic when mommy brings to the world a … Read more
Help, my dog sniffs guests and he won’t stop sniffing excessively. He’ll start sniffing shoes, pants, butts, crotches etc. and it’s very embarrassing when visitors turn up because he’ll sniff them for a very long time which feels like forever. Perhaps, he’s just wondering whose who and where they have been, but it gets … Read more
If your dog pees after coming inside, you are likely frustrated by this problem and wondering what you can do about it. You may be wondering whether your dog is doing this out of spite or whether you may be simply dealing with a marking behavior. There may be several reasons why a dog … Read more
A dog peeing on a baby’s things may be an annoying and frustrating ordeal to deal with. On top of that, why is the dog doing this? Is the dog peeing on baby’s things out of spite or jealousy? Is this something to be concerned about? When dealing with a dog peeing on baby’s … Read more