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 [...]
As you have undoubtedly noticed, when you and your dog go for a walk, you don’t always have the same agenda. While you probably prefer to keep a constant pace, your pup may get distracted by anything and everything around him. Many pet owners have to deal with dogs that roll around in the [...]
In episode 24, I interview author Rick Woodford. Rick’s compelling story about how he saved his own dog from lymphoma by simply upgrading his nutrition was the start of a long research project for Rick that resulted in his first book. In our discussion today, Rick gives you some quick tips of upgrading your dog’s [...]
In episode 23, I answer a question from a listener about how to stop your dog from pulling when practicing loose leash walking around high level distractions. In the puppy section, I go through how to use posture to teach your puppy to settle more consistently when you greet your puppy or let them out [...]
“Both dogs and cats dissipate heat by panting [and] as they get overheated, they pant more quickly trying to maintain a safe internal temperature.” –Douglas Aspros, DVM and President of the American Veterinary Medical Association. When it comes to summer heat and humidity, don’t take chances with your pet. You may feel like getting out [...]
In episode 22, I answer a question from a listener about using an air sprayer to stop barking and what to do if your dog goes into a shutdown mode after you use one. In the puppy section, I go through some problem solving if your young puppy is stubborn about learning to “down”. [...]