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: My dog is overly friendly with everyone who visits so it’s difficult for them to get [...]
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 have been able to teach our dog to greet us politely when we get home, but [...]
One of the things I love about working with dogs is that we still have SO much to learn. Some fascinating studies come up here and there that make me think about what I am currently doing and how I might improve my work with dogs. In a recent study, it appears that dogs pay [...]
Do you have a reactive dog? One of the most common behavior issues I am asked for help in resolving is reactivity issues. One of the ways we work to address these issues is through the use of alternative behaviors. For most dogs, this is reactivity on leash and can be directed toward other dogs, [...]
Zooka's 20th month, December 2020, was fairly uneventful. There were no setbacks, and there was some progress. While I had hoped to get out more in public this month, as we all know, sometimes the weather and life get in the way of our plans. Getting out to dog-friendly stores can be a bit trickier [...]
