Behaviour

Resource guarding in dogs is also known as possessive aggression. If you ignore it, and let it continue, it can be quite alarming and scary

Almost any dog owner has heard the term zoomies. But what does that exactly mean? Why do dogs get them? Can you prevent dog zoomies?

This scenario has happened to many dog owners. You are out for a walk, and your dog or puppy starts barking at people. Most of

Let’s be honest, not all dog owners live in a big house with a yard. Having a yard is a recommended option for most dogs,

Every dog owner has experienced it. You come back home, and your dog is excited. You pet your puppy, and it licks you. In most

Neutering a male dog has several benefits, both for the owner and the dog itself. Neutering can help reduce the likelihood of canine cancer, prostate

Do you want to find the best automatic and interactive dog toy for your pet? In the past few years, owners have turned to toys

If you spend enough time with your puppy, you will notice all sorts of strange behavior issues. For example, your dog might bite its tail.

Any pet owner can relate to this problem. Your dog is super chill and loves hanging out with you, and some other pet dogs at

Any dog owner will tell you. Dogs can sometimes do some weird things. For example, biting their tails, chewing their butts, licking their reproductive organs,

Dogs love digging. For many breeds, it is part of their natural instinct. So, what can you do when you have a dog that loves

When it comes to a waggy tail, we often see it as a sign of a happy dog. Yet, there is research that dog tail

One thing many dog owners forget is that dogs descend from wolves. Many years ago, dogs lived in the wild. There, they had to fight

If you are a dog owner and pet parent, you have probably observed your dog running in their sleep. You are wondering what on earth

What is a reactive dog? Why does your dog react? What can you do to help your reactive dog be calm and well-mannered? Practicing with

Let me tell you a real-life story. I went on a holiday, and when I came back, new residents have taken place in our establishment.

What is dog reactivity? How do you handle a reactive dog? Well, simply put, reactivity is when your puppy reacts to things in the environment.

Today, I want to talk about an idea. Let’s call it, a dog barking muzzle. The idea of putting a dog muzzle on your puppy

Who are the most aggressive dog types? How can you properly identify an aggressive dog? Do all dogs carry an aggressive gene in them? And

When it comes to dog training, a lot of people make the mistake between trigger and distraction. Both of these terms can present challenges to

What we have to understand is that dogs are social and active animals. They need socialization, and they need engagement. A lot of dog owners

Many dogs can display unwanted behavior when they anticipate a car ride. When they anticipate riding in the car, dogs can get anxious, nervous, and

Crate training dog is not an easy task. Anyone who has tried it will tell you. But if you are consistent in your dog training

Ask several dog owners and pet parents, and they will tell you one of the most common behavioral problems is dog jump on people. But

Desensitization is a powerful tool you should add to your training sessions. Progressive desensitization is classical conditioning but different. Why? Because with classical conditioning we

No matter if you have an excited dog, calmed dog, a hyperactive dog, or any other puppy, you need to work on its confidence. Even

What is dog prey drive? Well, sometimes we call it prey chase drive, or predatory chase drive. In any case, it is an overwhelming desire

Let’s start this article with a statistics study. In 2018, the National Recreation and Park Association ran a survey. The results came and showed 91%

So, you have a dog like a Jack Russell, a Chihuahua, Miniature Pinscher, a German Shepherd, or some other dog that barks a lot. Most

This is a question many dog owners often ask. Why does a dog puzzle toy involve some chewing? Well, chewing is one of the things

Dog walking should be part of every dog owner and dog daily routine. Why do we walk our loved ones? Because it keeps our puppies

When it comes to socializing your puppy, a lot of people think all you need is to let him play with other dogs when he

Did you know that dogs have up to 300 million olfactory receptors in their noses? We have about six million. The part devoted to analyzing

If you look at the history between dogs and people, you will find out that dogs have evolved from wolves and have become our canine

Ask 10 dog owners, and probably half of them will tell you they have trouble with separation anxiety. It is one of the most common

How do we define impulse control disorder? It is a condition in which a person, or in this case your dog, has trouble controlling emotions

Today we will talk about an issue many dog owners face. Your dog doesn’t love food. To be more precise, your dog doesn’t love dog

As you can assume by now, I am a big supporter of positive reinforcement training. The word punishment doesn’t exist in that type of training.

Separation anxiety is one of the biggest problems dog owners face. We use the term to describe dogs that are overly attached or dependent on

Let’s talk about something other than dogs in the beginning, can we? For example, a healthy romantic relationship. When you are in one, there is

Jumping is a critical agility skill and one you can easily practice at home. You can use a broomstick or any other pole as an

Today we will talk about putting a behavior on cue. Most of you might think of it as giving a command to your puppy. But

Dog body language is a complex subject. Most of the time, your dog’s body language is subtle. This is why most people often misinterpret what

Many dog owners face this problem and challenge. What to do with a barking dog? Why is your dog barking? What to do? How to

Does your dog bark, lunge, or growl at other dogs? What happens when you are out for a walk? Puppy aggression can be a problem

There are many challenges in the life of a dog owner. When you are a pet parent, you will face challenges daily. What you do

What do you consider unwanted behavior? Well, do you consider barking unwanted behavior? Or what about chewing? Dogs are dogs and they will always display

Do you know that dogs have emotional life as well? Do you know they have feelings and emotions? Dogs can feel our emotions and express

Why do dogs sniff other dogs? Why do they have that natural urge to go and sniff the butt of another puppy? Well, it is

This might be one of the most important parts of dog training. Why? Because defining behavioral issues provides you with a frame. It gives you

No dog is 100% reliable. Dogs do bad stuff now and then. The trick is to minimize bad behavior and reinforce good behavior. Every dog

We love our dog, right? We all do. Our dogs are the best. Our puppy is a snugly and adorable little pup. Our pet is

Early socialization is important for puppy development. Yet, many puppies missed the opportunity and other aspects of puppyhood socialization due to different reasons. Some dog

Do you have a dog that is nervous on walks around other dogs? Does your dog get anxious when you approach other dogs? There can

The only way to change behavior is through consequences. If you change your tone, or punish your dog, you might change his behavior once or

You can talk about your dog’s behavior how much you want. But dog manners are the most important part of your dog’s life. With proper

People love their dogs. But being a pet parent is not all cuddles and games of fetch. Some dogs never learn to play fetch. Being

First off, let’s try and define what we call bad stuff? Barking? Pulling on a leash? Dogs do bad stuff because they are dogs. Your

One of the first things in dog training is teaching your puppy its name. Why? Because the name is a command that starts everything. When

Let’s establish the truth first. Dogs do bite. According to statistics, nearly 4.5 million people are bitten by dogs in the US every year. And

We can define jumping up on people as a natural canine behavior. After all, dogs love to say hello face to face when they meet

First thing first, you cannot teach a dog to stop barking if he doesn’t know to bark on cue first. So, the trick for how

Separation anxiety in dogs. The nightmare of every dog owner. But in some cases, owners are the ones to blame. Let’s start with the basics.

Raise your hand if you have said this before, “He does this perfectly at home”. Yes, your dog might sit, come, lie down, and do

In order to train your dog, you have to understand his psychology. How does he learn? How does your dog react to certain situations? According

Most dog owners have noticed their dog sleeping on back at least once in their life. Does it mean anything? Dogs sleep in a variety

Do dogs have superpowers? Can they sense something we cannot? Can dogs sense danger? Well, the short answer is yes. We know by now that

You would probably say my dog loves people. Well, not all dogs love them. Why should you care that your dog loves people? Well, for

You sit on your couch, you are relaxed, you are enjoying your quiet time, and all of sudden, you feel a wet tongue licking your

Raise hands if you like finding dirt at your home. Of course, you do not. Digging is a natural behavior for dogs, but sometimes, it

Who doesn’t want a happy puppy waving his/her tail? Of course, we do. But sometimes, our puppies are just lying around, and we think, my

Out of control leash pulling can make your 20lbs dog feel like 60lbs dog. And going for a walk will feel and look more like

We all have phobias. Some of us fear of spiders. Others, freak out when they have to visit the dentist. It is normal to be

Living with a dog is not all fun and games. Sadly, there are times when your dog makes a mess. Sometimes, you have to correct

Let’s face it, dogs do bark. There is no way around it. And they bark for different reasons. Some dogs bark for good reasons like