A Reactive Dog has a Behavior Problem
Pain, Fear, Anxiety, and Stress in our pet dogs are all issues that we must address. But this is only a prerequisite to training. Training
Barking at the Door No More
Imagine that your dog seems to lose his mind when someone comes to the door. Barking, lunging, jumping on the door itself or on you,
Motivation: Presented by Your Dog, Activated by You
What Does Life with Your Dog Look Like? Your dog is not quite the easy-to-be-with companion you wanted. You love him, but you wish there
Positive Reinforcement Training, Constructional Teaching, and More!
Definitions, Descriptions, and Analysis: Oh, my! This episode is a vlog! Just click on the link below, relax, sit back, and watch – I hope
From Stress to Pet Success in Animal Shelters: One Human at a Time
I’m working on one of my favorite projects this summer! I teach animal shelter staff and volunteers to use low-stress handling techniques to improve the
Wait at the Gate
Look at those dogs clamoring at the gate, so excited to get into the dog park! They jam their noses at the gate, jumping and
Tail-wagging Enrichment for Your Dog
Dogs just want to have fun! Fun for dogs can come in the form of a short session with a chewbone or a chase after
Why Your Dog Pulls: Love, Stress, and Training
Why Do Dogs Pull on Leashes? Do dogs pull on leashes because they’re anxious or stressed? Sometimes, yes. Fear, anxiety, or stress can absolutely play
Partnership Between Pets and People
It was a beautiful weekend in our part of Texas! Warm and sunny, but not swelteringly hot like it will be soon. We spent it
Fetch: Good or Bad?
Current Social Media Posts About Fetch Games There’s a post about the downfalls of fetch games with dogs, and it’s circulating on social media right