I have several clients whose dogs have trouble with other dogs out on walks. Some of these dogs do fine off leash with other dogs. Some do not. But for each of these dogs, when they spot another dog, they are difficult to control. For a ten pound dog, this might just be annoying. For [...]
If you watched the Academy Awards in February, you might have seen Uggie, the Jack Russell Terrier, on stage with the rest of the cast when The Artist won for Best Picture. Normally, dogs don’t play a role in the Academy Awards, and it’s odd these days to see a dog actually at the Awards ceremony. But [...]
Some people don’t like teaching their dogs “tricks”. Somehow, it’s just doesn’t seem dignified or worth putting in the effort to teach these frivolous cues that have no value. Or do they? Whether something is considered a trick or a useful cue is really all a matter of perspective. Something that seems like a useless [...]
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: Our dog is pretty well-behaved, but we would like to work on a few things. What would [...]
As warmer weather takes hold, it’s easy to feel a bit of spring fever and want to get outdoors more and stay inside less. The same holds true for our dogs, and spring can be a time when the escape artists are at their most active. If your dog is an escape artist, he might [...]
