Is Growling a Problem?
When your dog growls, it means he’s got stinkin’ thinkin’! Some trainers say ignore the growl, because at least you’ll know when the dog is going to bite. That’s wrong! …
The Crate Is Not a Sin Bin!
So often owners tell me they crate their dogs only when the dog gets into trouble. The crate is a tool that, if used properly, can and will prevent your…
Resource Guarding & Aggression in Small Dogs
Lately I’ve had a lot of resource guarding, human aggressive dogs with owners are at their wits end. Interestingly, these dogs are all toy breeds—less than 15 pounds, all of…
Give Your Dog a Job for Better Behavior
Teaching your dog this one thing will change his/her life, and yours! It’s called the place command. Place is the foundation command for teaching dogs to settle down and turn…
Dog & Baby Tips: Helping Your Dog Handle Being Second to the Baby
If you are expecting, then begin to act as if you already have the baby, meaning you will start to work on your dog’s independence now for when the baby does arrive. That…
Saying No to Your Dog
I’m going to go out on a limb (I’ll probably catch some heat for this, which is okay because the message is important) and say that one of the smallest,…
Running Out of Chances
Some dogs come to me with one last chance. Apollo was one of those dogs. His owners couldn’t get a moment’s peace ever. His two most recent incidents included breaking…
Pepper from Phoenixville, Pa is a Changed Dog
So overdue but Pepper has been home for a month now. She is a changed dog. Still a good natured little girl but her issues have been corrected thanks to…
Too Much Affection Can Ruin a Dog
Sometimes in life we get the dog we need, not the dog we want. Some dogs can handle affection, but for others, too much will create a monster. Too much…
Biting Dogs Can Change Right?
Don’t try to make your unpredictable dog something she is not. I often hear stories about dogs who used to be sweet, but “suddenly” turned into aggressive monsters. People understandably…
