Tag Archives: dog behavior
Is it the right time to get a new dog?
Many times, clients approach me wanting to expand their canine family. This is a very personal decision and the circumstances of each situation have a huge impact on when it is the “right” time. However, there are some cases when … Continue reading
Getting Ready for the Holidays
Anytime people are stressed, their dogs can become stressed too. Add in changes of routine and erratic schedules and you have a recipe for dog behavior problems. Fortunately with a little planning, it really is not that hard to avoid dog behavior problems during the holiday season. Continue reading
Making Your Backyard Fun for Your Dog
The unfortunate reality is that for most dogs, time spent in the yard is just not all that exciting. The passers by outside of the yard, are much more exciting, and barking at them, or other unwanted behavior such as digging or destroying plants can quickly become bad habits. Continue reading
Good Manners and Dog Owners
All dogs and their owners deserve the courtesy of being asked before being interacted with. And unless permission is given, all dog owners should give other dogs and their owners sufficient space to go about their business without interference. Continue reading
Dirt or hair?
The poodle crosses continue to increase in popularity – from labradoodles, goldendoodles, Maltipoos, Yorki-poos, to whoodles and even sheepadoodles, there is an endless variety of poodle crosses to choose from. Certainly, “doodles” and similar crosses can make lovely pets, many … Continue reading
Kindergarten Drop Outs
Sadly many pet owners mistakenly believe that if they socialize their dog and take him to puppy classes, they have done all the training that is necessary. Nothing could be further from the truth. Yes, it is very important to socialize and to get started early, but quitting training after your dog has completed a puppy training class is like dropping out of school after you finish kindergarten. Continue reading
He Loves People “Too Much!”
“My dog loves people too much! He leaps all over them and he’s big, he can throw them over!” “My dog loves dogs so much he goes crazy! He pulls and barks, and when he gets there he loves them … Continue reading
Space Invaders
Imagine if you were walking in the mall and suddenly a total stranger rushed up in front of you and stood literally inches from your face. As this person talks to you, you can smell their breath, they touch your … Continue reading
Labrador Retrievers, from a trainer’s perspective
Whenever anyone makes generalizations about a breed, there are always examples to the contrary. The truth is there is a lot of diversity within each breed. Even littermates can vary greatly. Keeping that in mind, here’s my quick and dirty … Continue reading
Your dog’s health and his behavior
Fielding emails from prospective clients, I typically encounter several each week where the owner is absolutely positive that their dog’s problems are 100% behavioral in spite of the fact that they have not ruled out the possibility of a medical … Continue reading
