Dog Training and Behavior
A dear friend of mine who does not LOVE dogs and lives in an elevator building often asks me how to politely tell her neighbors she does not wish to have dogs plunge their face into her laundry basket on her way home. Before you judge, she does not dislike animals. She simply does not …Read More
They lure you in with their good looks and charm. You spend countless hours together in the house, easily enjoying each other’s company. Yet, the instant you walk outside or have a friend come into your condo; your dog backs away, trembles and sometimes growls. If only people saw the wind-up tail bounding to you as you …Read More
Look at this face. You want to pet him, don’t you? Have you ever wondered if he wanted you to pet him? Just because a dog is cute and looks good to you does not mean he or she loves to be touched; especially by strangers. I am not suggesting that you get on hands …Read More
Socialization does not mean pushing your dog to do something he is clearly uncomfortable doing. Unfortunately, well intending humans often do just that and the results can be very detrimental. I recently witnessed a common situation in which two on leash dogs walked towards each other and their guardians stopped to allow them to interact. …Read More
Many dog lovers’ initial response when seeing a dog walking towards them is to say hello while bending over and petting their new friend. This innate human behavior can send many dogs running for cover or even put them on the defense. Children tend to move more quickly, make higher pitched noises and touch dogs …Read More
The head halter is a great training tool. It is very helpful in redirecting attention and preventing pulling. It’s usefulness does require proper fitting, appropriate use and a training period so your dog learns to love putting his Gentle Leader on before he walks around the neighborhood. Here are some ways to train your dog …Read More
