Has your dog been labeled aggressive or dominant
Let me start by saying that just because your dog is confident or pushy does not mean that you have an aggressive dog. A dominant dog does not automatically mean they are aggressive. For the purpose of this article consider the following: Aggression: Biting, nipping...
Points to ponder about Separation Anxiety and your dog
Let's start by creating a story some of us might be familiar with.Your dog has been lounging around the house perhaps chewing his/her favorite bone. This is something your dog does most every day and is nothing new. You decide that you need to go out to the store to...
Changing your dogs behavior is easier than you think!
I used to think that my dog's behavior was just fine the way it was. However, that's not because my dogs obeyed completely. I just felt that I had enough control to be safe and that the rest was too much work. Does that sound familiar?I find that many people live with...
One simple tool for Training your Dog
We all have to start somewhere training our dogs. While we love our dogs sometimes we need to show them that a specific behavior is unacceptable.When you hear the phrase "Time Out" you probably have flashbacks to your childhood. Why are timeouts associated with...
