My Dog Growls
My dog growled at me. Here’s why: I was massaging and cleaning our black lab Sammy’s ear canals and I heard a kind of “back of the throat” growl. Sammy closed his eyes; he leaned into me and my dog...
View ArticleDog Behavior Training: My Dog is on the Couch and I Can’t Get Him Off!
Can allowing your dog on the couch change his good dog behavior to bad dog behavior? Maybe. Some dogs begin to own and guard the couch. Having your dog on furniture could lead to growling, snapping...
View ArticleReview: Fearful Dog
My story starts in November 2010 with the search for a dog. What type of dog and do we want a puppy or a rescue. We decided on a rescue Miniature Australian Shepherd. She was shy and barked for a...
View ArticleDog is Aggressive on Leash
Disclaimer: When working on leash aggression, Make sure to consider all options carefully before deciding on how to begin working on your dog’s leash aggression. Following is a reader inquiry to one...
View ArticleDog Bites Reporter. Who’s at Fault?
I caught a minute of the news mid-week and learned of a terrible accident involving a Colorado news anchor that was bitten in the face by an 85 lb. Argentine Mastiff. It happened during an interview...
View ArticleYikes! My Jeykll and Hyde Dog Bit My Friend
“My Jeykll and Hyde dog bit my friend and I am beyond embarrassed!” This is, as it should be, a serious concern for my clients and their adolescent Boxer mix, Gus, who is about 18 months of age. They...
View ArticleMy Dog Owns Me. Help!
My dog owns me! “Help!” is the plea by many dog owners, even if it’s not those exact words. This particular distress call explanation usually sounds pretty much like what Barbara, owner of Big Boy,...
View ArticleReview: Dumped Doberman learns to live in a home
This poor dumped doberman dog was on his third owner. The dog was very hyper and would not listen and appeared to be a very anxious dog. He also displayed dog to dog aggression We did dog training...
View ArticleDog Training: It’s Like My Dog Doesn’t Care What I Say
Dog training is critical in successfully managing your dog’s behavior. But, does it seem like your dog doesn’t really care what you say? Does your dog ignore your requests when asked to do certain...
View ArticleWalking Your Dog Aggressive Dog
Walking your dog aggressive dog should not be frightening or even down right disastrous. But for some it is. It doesn’t have to be that way any more. Before You Walk Your Dog Again Before you walk...
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