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When should I start working on my dog’s behavior issues?
When clients call for help with certain issues, they often do it when they are in midst of the chaos. However, the process might have been much easier had they called before their dogs were in over their heads. Let me explain. There are some behavior issues that tend to be most problematic at certain [...]
Troubleshooting: when your dog training isn’t working
Every dog trainer has heard it: “This isn’t working.” In some cases, the fact is that what is being done really is not working and will not be effective. Sometimes, we just need to move on to other methods. But that is not always the case. This is where an experienced and skilled dog trainer [...]
Aggression toward other dogs and resources for help
Does your dog have issues with other dogs? Our society seems to assume that all dogs should love all other dogs. Those of us who live with dogs know that is not always the case. At the John Rogerson seminar I attended, he had some interesting ideas about the causes or contributors to issues such [...]
Addressing separation anxiety in dogs
Separation anxiety, or a lesser form now often referred to as separation distress, can be a frustrating issue to deal with, especially if your dog is destructive when separated. However, many people think their dogs have separation anxiety when they really do not. If your dog does suffer from separation anxiety, it can take time [...]