Have you ever had to deal with an off-leash dog (or a dog on a Flexi leash) charging you? What did you do? This week I shared a local letter to the editor about a dog on a Flexi leash attacking and biting a runner (thanks Mike, for the link). I am a dog lover, …
Dog behavior
Note: If your dog is displaying signs of aggression around food or toys, I recommend you contact a trusted trainer in your area. Dr. Patricia McConnell had a great post on her blog “The Other End of the Leash” last week about how to deal with a dog’s possessiveness using desensitization and classical conditioning. It’s worth reading …
A herd of daycare kids walks by our back patio every morning if it’s warm. The kids walk within 15 feet of our door, linked together in a line. My dog is often napping in the morning sunlight as they pass. Ace likes to growl quietly from the window, or he’ll announce two, little “woofs.” …
How to get a dog from a shelter Today the focus is on how to adopt a dog from a shelter. How to adopt a dog from a shelter This is the second post in a series on how to get a dog. The series will focus on adopting a dog from the pound, adopting a …
I follow the blog Mark’s Daily Apple, a site about primal living in a modern world. Mark had a post yesterday on 10 psychological hurdles keeping you from losing weight. As I was reading them, I thought, these apply to dog training as well. So I created my own list of hurdles that prevent someone …
Oh, the Flexi, retractable dog leash. What’s not to love?
Benefits of backpacks for dogs such as giving your dog a job, burning more energy and helping with less pulling.
Dog steals toys at dog park If your dog steals toys at the dog park, my best advice is to teach the dog commands for “drop” and “leave it.” Practice at home and in different environments, slowly increasing the distractions. Here are some more ideas: What to do if your dog steals toys at the …
Questions to ask before adopting a dog such as has this dog every growled at a person for any reason? Also, how long can she be left home alone?
Here are some tips to stop a puppy from crying when left alone.