The Best Training Treats for Your Dog
Treats play a huge role in dog training, but too many of the wrong kind can lead to weight gain and other issues. Let’s...
Conditioning for canine athletes
A primary concern for canine athletes is the risk of injury. A conditioning program tailored to your individual dog, and the sport he’s involved...
How to stop dogs from digging
Is your dog's digging getting out of hand? If it looks like you have gophers living in your lawn, it's time to take steps...
A short history of dog training
From cruelty to kindness -- how our approach to dog training has become more enlightened.
Dog training has come a long way in the...
Solutions for dogs that growl
Does your dog growl when he shouldn't? Here's how to solve the problem using positive training methods.
Sarah's two rescue dogs are very gentle and...
Successful dog training with treats
Treats are important rewards during dog training sessions, but you don’t want him to become dependent on them. Learn to make training treats work...
Dogs that don’t like to play
You’d think that dogs and play would go together like apples and cinnamon, and in most cases, they do. But depending on how a...
Understanding your dog’s mind and emotions
How smart is your dog? How many emotions does he have access to? Recent research into canine behavior and cognition is yielding some surprising...
Solutions for dogs that chase cars
Does your dog chase cars or “attack” certain vehicles while you’re out on a walk? Here’s how to combat this dangerous behavior problem.
Most...
4 reasons to enroll your new puppy in a training class
You adopted a puppy – congratulations! Once you’ve gotten a chance to get to know one another, consider enrolling him in a training class....
Biking and jogging with your dog
Biking or jogging with your dog can be excellent exercise and lots of fun, but remember to keep his comfort and safety in mind.
Spring...
How to select a dog training class
Know what to ask and look for when choosing the right training class for you and your dog.
Most of us recognize the importance...
Harnesses for dogs
Take a look at the “who, why, what and where” of dog harnesses, and how easy they are to use!
Walking offers multiple benefits to...
How to put on your dog’s harness
Do you struggle to get a harness on your dog?
The very mention of going for a walk can send dog into an excitable frenzy....
Leash-walking basics for you and your dog
Is your dog an unruly leash-walker? Does he pull you off your feet every time something distracts him? These tips will help transform him...
Can dogs learn by observing?
Studies are showing that dogs are a lot smarter than we might think, and that they can learn a lot of words just by...
Natural help for anxiety
Anxiety can impact your dog’s quality of life and result in a variety of troublesome behaviors. The good news is that there are many...
When dogs “forget” their housetraining
Even the best-behaved dogs may sometime start messing in the house. Find out what can cause housetraining regression, and how to address the problem.
One...
When cats poop outside the litterbox
The “other” litterbox problem – causes and solutions.
Urinating outside the litterbox is a fairly common issue in cats, so it gets the most attention....
Understanding your dog’s body language
Animals communicate through body language. You can learn how your dog is feeling just by observing him. Animals talk with their ears, tails and...
Reactive vs. aggressive dogs
A dog displaying signs of reactivity isn’t necessarily aggressive. However, it’s important to understand the difference between these two states, and to prevent a...
Train your dog not to chase wildlife
Wild animals such as skunks, coyotes and coons are common in and around most communities. Protecting your dog from a confrontation with local wildlife...
Adopting a kitten into a senior cat household
Cats can get set in their ways. And the older they are, the truer this becomes. If you have an older cat, and are...
Top tips for dogs and kids
Have you ever heard the phrase, ‘never work with kids or dogs’? I always giggle when I hear people say that, because I love...
3 tips to stop begging
Is your dog's begging driving you crazy? Follow these tips to curb this annoying behavior.
One of the biggest training-related complaints I hear is about...
Playing with your dog
Playing with your dog is an extraordinary way to build a wonderful relationship. Numerous studies have shown that a good play relationship also equals...
Top 4 basic behaviors every dog should know
Training your dog starts with knowing the most important basic behaviors to teach him. Here's why “stay”, “come”, "leave it" and "heel" top the...
Step by Step Training for Pups
If you’re adopting a puppy from your local shelter, one of the first things you need to do is start training him so he’ll...
The secret language of dogs: from paw to tail
Dogs have a rich secret language that is only just being discovered, and research results shine more light on just how incredible our canines...
Calming games for a hyperactive dog
Over-excitement can be a problem if you can’t get your hyperactive dog to settle down. These 3 games help by rewarding relaxed behavior.
Identifying a...
Canine Compulsive Disorder or CCD
Does your dog seem obsessive-compulsive? Does he do the same strange things over and over again, without apparent reason? He could have Canine Compulsive...
Why do cats knock things off shelves?
Anyone who has cats has seen them jump on a shelf, desk or table, only to start methodically knocking everything onto the floor. From...
