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
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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
Scaredy-Dogs
We’ve all probably been called a Scaredy Cat at some point in our lives – maybe because we were too afraid to follow through on a dare, or because of an irrational fear of spiders , roller-coasters, etc. Fears are common among people and a part of life. We either learn to deal with them, or we learn to avoid fear-inducing situations. What do you do, however, when you find … [Read more...] about Scaredy-Dogs
Toy-Guarding Dogs? There is a Solution!
My dog, Rusty, has a problem of toy-guarding against my other dog, Rosie. Whenever Rusty has a toy and Rosie gets close, he growls and snaps at her until she leaves him alone. I want to keep giving my dogs toys, but I’m afraid they’ll start actually fighting one day. What can I do to stop Rusty from being so mean to Rosie? The good news here is that there is a lot you can do … [Read more...] about Toy-Guarding Dogs? There is a Solution!