How to Train a Dog to Give Things Back Willingly
How to Train a Dog to Give Things Back Willingly
You never know what your dog might decide to investigate and chew on, or possibly even...
How to Train a Dog to Take Food Gently
Learning how to train a dog to take food gently out of your hands is an important task that all dog owners must master....
Dog Behavior Problems – What Are They?
Defining Dog Behavior Problems
Dog behavior problems are any pattern of behaviors that sufficiently stray from the owner's preconceived notion of what acceptable behavior is. In a...
Aggressive Dogs – The Neighborhood Bully
Aggressive Encounters - Review of Part 1
In Part 1 of our series on aggressive dogs, we discussed several different safety protocols to follow in order...
Puppy Socialization – Exposing to New Experiences
What is Puppy Socialization?
Puppy socialization is an extremely important part in your puppy’s life. It is a process of gradually exposing her to the world’s...
Keep Your Dog Safe – Summertime Fun
Keeping Your Best Friend Safe During the Warm Summer Months
Whether it’s enjoying cookouts in the backyard, taking a refreshing swim after work, or going...
Plants Poisonous to Dogs Pose a Hidden Danger
Plants Poisonous to Dogs Pose a Hidden Danger
Plants poisonous to dogs can pose a grave danger to their health and well-being. Â Just as there...
Dog Behavior Problems – Training Framework
In our Part I article on "Dog Behavior Problems - What Are They?", we explained the need for gathering valuable information from a number of...
How Dogs Learn – Associative and Instrumental Learning
Watching a well-trained dog listen to his owner, and do exactly as he is instructed, is often a thing of amazement and wonder. Â This...
Pick a Puppy – Advice for Choosing Your New Friend
Your Adorable New Puppy
Let's face it. Puppies are downright cute. In fact, it's that cuteness factor that is probably responsible for the majority of...
