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 […]
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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 […]
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 […]
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, […]
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 […]
Is Fostering a Dog Right for You?
Animal shelters in Indianapolis, and across the nation, are overcrowded. Dogs and cats get turned away, or given slim chances of even making it to the adoption floor, due to the high number of animals already waiting to find their Forever Home. Luckily, there is something that you can do to help that doesn’t involve […]
“The Dog Whisperer” – Do His Methods Work for You?
For years now, we have been fascinated by “The Dog Whisperer,” Cesar Millan, and his amazing touch with dogs. If you haven’t seen the show, I would suggest checking it out. Be forewarned, however, that the disclaimer that comes up at the beginning of every show stating that people shouldn’t try his techniques themselves and […]
Ain’t Nothin’ But A Hound Dog, Barking All The Time…
I’ve got a 5 year old hound who barks like crazy at other animals. He doesn’t bite or fight with them, but goes nuts with the barking and whining when he sees or hears them. If he is around another dog he calms down after about 30 minutes, but in the meantime he is crazy […]
Was Your Dog Abused?
Dog abuse is a pretty hot topic these days, especially with stories of dogs being locked in hot cars, of Animal Care and Control rescuing multitudes of dogs from hoarders, and of the Humane Society taking in puppies and dogs with tragic stories. I hear it a lot when dealing with shy, introverted, or fearful-reactive […]