In episode 29, I answer a question from a listener about exercising her dog when it’s hot outside. In the puppy section, I go through steps to teach your puppy to give you back the ball during fetch. In this session: Is hiking or exercising with a dog in [...]
Have you heard the term wolfdog or wolf hybrid before? How about coydog or dog/coyote cross? Perhaps you've wondered what the differences are among dogs, wolves, and coyotes. Today, we're going to break down what each of these animals are and where they came from. Dogs Every dog is a descendant of wolves. Domestication has taken [...]
In episode 28, I answer a question from a listener about how to train three of her dogs to get along with a new dog that she brought in, and in the puppy section I talk about introducing a puppy to more advanced work and expand your scope of influence over your puppy. [...]
In the last blog post, we talked about what you should consider before adopting a retired racing greyhound, posing the following questions to potential owners: Why do you want a retired racing greyhound? What is your current family dynamic? What is your current lifestyle? Read part one to learn more about each of these important [...]
Many people think they'd like to adopt a retired racing greyhound. If you’re included, make sure if you do decide to adopt, you do it for the right reasons. Greyhounds have particular personalities and behaviors that won’t fit into every type of lifestyle. It’s important to do some research before diving in and adding a [...]
In episode 27, I answer a listeners question about a couple of behavior scenarios with a new dog that he has 1) How to stop her from jumping up on the back door 2) How to get his new dog to play more sanely with his existing dog. In the puppy section, I answer a [...]
Have you ever watched your dog turn in circles and scratch at the floor before lying down, and then once he does lie down, he lets out a satisfied sigh? If this sounds familiar, you’ve probably wondered at one point or another why dogs do this. Several animal behaviorists have done research on this subject [...]
Have you ever seen your dog twitch, talk, or move in his sleep? If so, you probably assumed he was dreaming… chasing a squirrel, sniffing down some food, going on a walk… and you may be right. According to many scientists and much research, like humans, dogs (and many other animals) also seem to experience [...]
In episode 26, I answer a question from a listener about teaching your dog to get better at the skill of “recovery”. Said another way, how to teach your dog to be less reactive. In the puppy section, I go through some steps to teach your puppy to decide to NOT jump up and how [...]
In episode 25, I answer a question from a listener about making the obedience that he’s learned in class more functional in real life. I answer another question about whether someone should use a “prong collar” in training. In the puppy section, I go through the steps for taking a puppy from an intermediate sit [...]