Dog body language: Introduction
Is your dog reactive toward other dogs when on leash?
You’re out walking your dog through your neighborhood and another person turns the corner with their own dog. Your dog, who was walking pretty well on a loose leash, suddenly barks, lunges at the end of the leash, and is difficult to get back under control. He doesn’t stop his display until the other dog [...]
How soon can you start training your puppy?
I often receive calls from people who’ve just brought home a new puppy. One of the questions they often ask is: “When can I start training?” The answer is, the sooner the better! Once upon a time, people were told they had to wait until their puppies were six months old to begin training. (This [...]
Think your dog will never bite someone?
Think your dog would never bite someone? Think again. ANY dog will bite if pushed too far. Many people believe their dogs would never bite a person. Others know it could happen but hope that it doesn't. For others, it already has happened. Regardless of which category you fit in, you should be working to reduce the likelihood [...]
Helping a child overcome his fear of dogs
We drove to Minnesota to spend the week of Thanksgiving (2012) with my family. Romeo is accustomed to a quiet household, so a house full of adults and my nephews ranging from 4 years to college-age, is quite different for him. But he was very well-behaved and adjusted quite well to the change in environment. [...]