Teaching our Dogs to Accept Care without Resistance
Nobody wants to be bitten, and nobody wants to have their dog bite a child, vet, or groomer (or hopefully anyone else for that matter). We need to teach our dogs to let us take care of the without resisting us. We should always watch for signs of stress in our dogs and try to […]
How to Use the “Off” Cue Correctly
Most people don’t like to have a dog jumping all over them. If your dog is already a pro at staying off people then continue reinforcing this positive behavior by petting it when all four paws are on the floor. If your dog needs help with this you can try using the following methods to […]
Barrier Frustration & Aggression
We often use barriers for the dogs’ protection but at times these barriers can have side effects; one side effect is barrier frustration. The challenge to owners is missing the right cues and trying to fix the wrong component. Barrier frustration can be stressful for dogs and owners alike. In this article we’ll take a […]
Help! My Dog Ignores Me
Q: Every time I take my dog anywhere she pays attention to everything but me. She is good at home but sometimes I don’t think she even realizes I am holding the leash. I am scared to let her off leash even in the dog park because she won’t look at me or listen to me. […]
Dangerous Biting
Q. We have a puppy who is almost 4 months old who bites like an alligator. He has made all of the family bleed and has caused bruising to most of us. He will be a big dog and we don’t know what to do. We’ve tried giving him time outs and stopping play but […]
