Few things are more frustrating than having a dog who “knows the commands” but for some reason, seems to refuse to perform them on cue. Dogs like this are the ones who have owners saying, “She knows how to sit, she just doesn’t always do it,” or, “We went to training classes and he knew everything then, but now he only does it when he wants to.” There are a lot of these dogs … [Read more...] about Understanding Your Stubborn Dog
Elizabeth Wilhelm
End Barking During Walks
Hopefully, by now, your dog has officially stopped his pulling on the leash and you’ve managed to put an end to the frustrating Stop ‘N Sniff sessions. That leaves one more area to tackle… ending the barking during walks! First and foremost, you’ll need to understand what motivates your dog to learn, as well as why your canine friend is barking in the first place. Dogs … [Read more...] about End Barking During Walks
How to End “Stop ‘N Sniff” Sessions During Walks
Walking the dog has a lot of potential to be a relaxing, stress-free stroll, but oftentimes, that walk in the park gets interrupted by a dog who demands to stop every ten feet or so to sniff and explore in his own way. This article is part two in a three article series about walking the dog. (See Part 1 about stopping pulling on the leash here.) Hopefully, by now, your dog … [Read more...] about How to End “Stop ‘N Sniff” Sessions During Walks
Walking the Dog – Stress Free!
Summertime is here! Time to enjoy the “Dog Days of Summer” with your canine pal, whether that means taking leisurely strolls in the cool morning hours, spending an afternoon hiking in the shade of the woods, or going for a run in the evening just before the sun goes down. Sounds like fun, doesn’t it? It probably does to your dog, too, and I bet he just might show you that … [Read more...] about Walking the Dog – Stress Free!
Stray Dogs – Make Sure Yours Never Is One
While I was washing the dishes earlier today, I looked out the window and thought, “Oh, the dogs are out.” Then, I realized the dog I was watching relieve himself in the backyard was not one of mine. Long story short, the stray (Spot – changed to protect the frightened!) is terrified of strangers, and even though I went armed with hotdog pieces, he decided fleeing was a … [Read more...] about Stray Dogs – Make Sure Yours Never Is One