Behavior Bytes

Here are some steps for helping to integrate young dogs or puppies with older, resident dogs Physical Separation The dogs will need their...

When Good Dogs Do Bad Things Full disclosure, that’s my dog in the picture below. Jade stole the scissors. I thought you would appreciate...

Different types of barking warrant different strategies.  Let’s look at three of the most common types of barking and the strategies for...

In a nutshell: dogs counter surf because it works, or it worked, maybe just once, but it got them something they wanted. Then they tried...

Appropriate dog play involves mutual enjoyment, respect, and safety for both dogs. Here are some key aspects: Consent : Dogs should...

The tips below will help for cat harassment in the form of inappropriate play behavior.  If your dog is exhibiting aggressive behavior...

On-Leash Reactivity often presents as barking and lunging at other dogs. Reactivity can develop both in dogs that are highly sociable or...

What is Separation Anxiety? Separation Anxiety is a panic disorder related to alone time. It has been the most commonly discussed...

In eleven years of training dogs I have interacted with hundreds of dogs and their people. I see many happy people and dogs, but I see an...

Has your puppy turned into a nipping nightmare? While puppy nipping is a normal phase that all pups grow out of, it can quickly become a...

Does anyone else remember this children's book by by Al Perkins, told from the point of view of Duke the dog who is rescued from the...

How can I get my dog to stop barking is one of the most common questions I hear from students. My reply is always the same, Can you tell...

A few days ago my husband came in from the barn with a curious look on his face. “I think three of the neighbor’s cows are in our woods”...