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I am guessing that you either do have or have recently had a problem house training a new puppy. I think everybody has that problem sooner or later. However, when…

Surely, when it comes to bad dog behavior, there isn’t much more frustrating than placing a delicious plate of food on the table, forgetting to place a cover on it,…

Why Do Dogs Hump Things? You may have seen dogs who hump toys or cushions or who try to hump other dogs. You may have even had dogs that humped…

Dogs can mean a lot of different things when they lick. Believe it or not, licking is a form of communication for dogs, as well as something dogs, use for…

It’s one of the most embarrassing things dogs do. You’re standing there talking to someone, having a nice chat, when all of a sudden your dog pokes his nose in…

How to Deal with a Jealous Dog This is a problem I see quite often with my dog training clients so I thought I would write an article about how…

There are many reasons why a dog may like to sit on an owner’s feet. It all depends on the dog and the other behaviors they exhibit. What kind of…

If you’ve ever seen your dog getting a little rough with your child then you know how scary it can be.  You may have felt scared and angry, or even…

This is a question I was asked by one of my clients recently so I thought I do a little research and see if I could find out the answer….

Is your dog scratching at the door?Contents1 Is your dog scratching at the door?1.1 Why is your dog scratching on the door?1.1.1 Seeking attention1.1.2 To go outside1.1.3 Too much energy1.2…

Understanding your dog’s behavior and the environmentContents1 Understanding your dog’s behavior and the environment2 Important factors to help understand dog behavior and environment.3 Outside factors influencing a dog’s behavior4 How…

Apply the basics of dog training to get good results.Contents1 Apply the basics of dog training to get good results.2 Right guidelines for dog training success.2.1 The rules to know…

Positive dog training while increasingly popular in today’s canine community has been around since the ’60s. Karen Pryor started using it in the ’60s to train Dolphins and is considered…

Poop Eating – Break the HabitContents1 Poop Eating – Break the Habit1.1 Behavioral Problem1.2 Getting Attention1.3 Deterrents1.4 Vet Exam Eating poop is socially unacceptable and exposes your dog to parasites…

How Much to Feed a Dog (Commercial & Homemade Foods)Contents1 How Much to Feed a Dog (Commercial & Homemade Foods)1.1 How Much Should My Dog Eat?1.2 How to Transition to…

Dog Grooming GuideContents1 Dog Grooming Guide1.1 Brushing1.2 Brush and Comb Types and Styles1.3 When to Brush a Dog1.4 How to Brush1.5 Combing1.6 The Dog Bath!1.7 Nail Care for Dogs1.8 Teeth1.9…

The medical word for gas is “flatus” and the condition of passing gas is called “flatulence”. Flatulence (also known as farting, passing wind, passing gas), refers to the passing of…

Agility training is a popular sport where you direct your dog off-leash using only voice and body language commands around an obstacle course. Obstacles include A-frames, horizontal bar jumps, see-saws,…

Many dogs develop arthritis as they age. Canine arthritis is also known as osteoarthritis or degenerative joint disease (DJD). Whether drugs, surgery, or other alternatives are indicated in arthritis treatment,…

Treating simple anxiety isn’t hard. Find something that your dog really likes such as a doggie treat or a squeaky toy. Plan an activity that usually brings about anxious behavior….