Is Your Behavior Causing Your Dog’s Anxiety?
Whether you are a proud first-time dog owner, or have been taking care of pups for years, raising and training your furry friend can be a stressful experience. Especially in those vital early weeks, it is common and even normal to be very hands-on with your dog, even to the point of being overbearing. But […]
How Can I Stop My Dog from Chewing on Shoes?
If you’ve ever come home to discover your favorite shoes now have air conditioning courtesy of Fido, you know the frustration of having a dog who likes to eat shoes. It seems that no matter where you put them, Fido seems to find them and leave behind his “mark.” While you enjoy shopping for shoes […]
Why Is My Dog Eating My Underwear?
If you are the owner of a dog, you know they love to eat. Begging for a bite of the steak on your plate you understand, but some of the things that Fido ends up with in his mouth are just downright perplexing to you. Yet what fascinates one dog may not fascinate another. While […]
Why Are Dogs Scared of Fireworks?
If you have a dog who is afraid of fireworks, you can really begin to dread any holiday when you know they will be set off. Your dog can become so frightened that it is impossible to console him. You feel helpless and sad for your favorite canine friend. Though on some level, we can […]
Resource Guarding – A Protective Dog
Ding ding ding ding ding! This is the sound of the alarm bells that should go off your in head when a client says something along the lines of…“It’s so cute the way Fluffy loves my son – she steals his socks and won’t let anyone near them”. Many bites to children occur as a […]
Destructive Chewing – Gnawing on Shoes, Furniture and More
If you’ve ever come home from work to find Fido contently gnawing away on your favorite slippers, you know the struggle is real. Undoubtedly, you’ve tried everything you can think of to keep Fido from chewing things that he shouldn’t and without success. There seems to be no end to his destruction. You now are […]
I Like Poo, How About You – Does your Dog Loves Eating His Poop?
If you’ve got a dog with a penchant for poop, you know the struggle is real. Some dogs are drawn to it like a magnet! Whether Fido is rolling in it, stepping in it, playing with it, or eating it, your dog likes poo! It’s perplexing what the appeal could possibly be. After all, it […]
How to Crate Train Your Dog
Crate training is a popular and beneficial tool for both dogs and their owners. When begun in puppyhood, it is a powerful way to keep your puppy safe when you are unable to be there to actively supervise him. Though some would say it is cruel to confine an animal intended to be free, it […]
Introducing a Baby to a Dog
There is nothing like that first moment when you bring your new baby home for the first time. But some new parents have an additional concern. Families with pets worry about how their dog or cat may react to the new bundle of joy. This is especially true with older pets that have not been […]
Crawling Babies and Dogs
Your baby’s first attempts at crawling and walking are no doubt some of the most exciting and joyful moments. But that joy can quickly turn to fear when your dog unexpectedly turns and growls at your baby. It is likely that your dog has not adjusted to the new arrival. However, newborns are not mobile. […]
How to Stop Your Dog from Jumping Up
We love our dogs, but we don’t always love their behavior. Jumping on you, or worse—on your guests—is a behavior that most families just don’t want to have to deal with. While jumping up might be a perfectly respectable part of canine society, it does not translate well into their lives as much loved, domesticated […]
Common Behavior Problems In Dogs
Whether you just brought home your first dog or you’ve been around dogs all your life, it’s not unusual for dogs to have behavior problems. Even if you’re an experienced dog owner you may still wonder why dogs do some of the things they do. Barking, chewing, biting/nipping, and other common behaviors can be misinterpreted […]
How to Stop a Dog from Drinking out of the Toilet
Most of us have probably been in this situation. You turn the light on in the bathroom only to find that your four-legged companion has beaten you there – and he’s enjoying your toilet as a drinking fountain! Or, maybe you hear a strange slurping sound coming from the bathroom and there’s your dog with […]
How can I Stop My Dog from Digging in the Yard
Does your dog fancy himself as an earth removal specialist? In plain English, does he love to dig holes the size of the Grand Canyon in your backyard? Many dogs go through phases when they love to dig. Some dogs, such as Dachshunds and terriers are digging fools. Digging is in their DNA. Maybe your […]
How to Stop my Dog from Barking at the Front Door
Here’s a scenario. You are quietly watching television, with Fido sleeping at your feet beside the sofa. Suddenly he jumps up, gives a howl, and charges across the room to the front door, where he dances back and forth and continues the mournful howl, with loud sharp barks interjected. Then the doorbell rings. First of […]