What do you do when your dog does not like being petted by visitors? Some dogs love visitors. Some do not. Some have bitten visitors. Some have not bitten. Yet. This is just one of those stories about a dog who had already bitten people. Not just one person. Several. Fortunately, the bites up to [...]
This article is part of our E-book, ASK THE TRAINER: Answers to common questions about dog training and behavior issues, including jumping, leash manners, aggression, fearfulness, and more. Question: We are planning to adopt a second dog. What’s the best way to introduce the two dogs? [...]
Prior to my Vizlsa, Romeo, all of our dogs have been adult dogs adopted through breed rescue groups. I’m a big believer in helping homeless dogs find their forever homes, and helping dogs remain in their homes so they don’t end up homeless. But more than that, I am a big believer in helping dogs [...]
Working with shelters and/or rescue groups has always been a part of my work in helping dogs. I recently conducted a behavior consultation with a Greyhound in the Colorado Greyhound Adoption (CGA) foster program. At 6 years old, she has been relinquished twice due to issues with the other household dogs. Since we don’t have the details [...]
I’ve heard it many times. And I heard it again at one of my classes recently: “My dog only comes when she wants to. How do I get her to come EVERY time?” While this particular client was referring to coming when called, I’ve heard the same comment for just about anything: coming, sitting, staying. [...]
