Remember that not all dogs communicate exactly the same so if you an unknown dog is growling at you, always take it seriously – back away and do not approach again until the owner is around.   >> more 

Fear periods and understanding how a puppy develops is critical in raising a stable dog. Unfortunately, few breeders or new puppy owners understand how to raise a confident dog and the importance of fear periods.  >> more 

Adult dogs will partake in their own form of pooper scooping for a variety of reasons. The most common is their digestive system is not working sufficiently and not enough nutrients are absorbed the first time the food went through.  >> more 

First, we’ll take a brief look at why dogs lick.  From the day that dogs are born they are introduced to licking by their mother and their littermates.  Dogs lick for several reasons.  >> more 

With dogs or puppies that actually snap at your hand when you get near them, you need to try a different approach. At meal times, take his bowl and place it on the table, out of his reach but within his sight.  >> more 

So how do you make a digger stop digging? In all honesty, you don’t. Once a dog develops the habit it is very hard to break without also breaking the dog’s spirit. What works better is to compromise.  >> more 

Because ‘fetch’ is supposed to be fun, you always want to leave him wanting more and with young pups, a few tosses should suffice. Leave him with a ‘good boy’ and a ‘good fetch’ and let him go back to being a puppy. A few hours later, however, you can try another session of training him to play fetch.  >> more

After puppy class is the first level of obedience training and more and more trainers are basing the first few levels of class on the kindergarten model – play session, training session, learning session all within the hour class. Each trainer has their own idea on how to best to teach or train a dog and while some will use treats, some do not with the argument that the dog then learns to only perform for the food.  >> more

You come home from a long day of work and your puppy greets you at the door – his little body all curled into itself with his tail tucked in and a look of complete adoration on his sweet face. Then the water works start and soon there is a yellow puddle between his feet.  >> more

You come home from a long day at work only to find that Fido has turned your new pair of Prada heels into confetti. Immediately your body stiffens as you gently pick up one of the damaged shoes to inspect the carnage. Definitely not salvageable.  >> more