Many of you have multiple species living with you in your home as pets. Sometimes there are conflicts between and among the different...

Do you lock your doors when you leave the house? If so, you are resource guarding your home. This is a very normal behavior. For dogs,...

Dogs, like humans, show their emotions and cope in stressful situations in various ways depending on what feels good to them or what has...

Dogs have two main ways of communicating with us, vocalizations and body language. Dogs may bark, growl, or whine to communicate. Many of...

We often get questions such as, "Should I not let my dog sleep on my bed?" "Should my dog walk next to me on the left side?" "Is it OK if...

We know that canine companions are part of the family and of course we want them to be with us during festive times. The holidays can...

When should I take my canine companion to a class rather than private training? At times we will do a combination of both private...

Why did you get up today to go to work, or whatever it is you did? Do you love your job, like we do? Do you need the paycheck? Do you...

From our experience, humans say the word “No" to their canine companions often. “No!” to jumping on people, “No!” to counter surfing,...

What motivates your dog? This may vary over time and context just as it may for you. What does your dog love most in life? We find, once...

Change is in the air as school is under way and the summer comes to an end. For some us, our schedules change, sometimes...

Some of the behaviors we teach our dogs are more important than others. Having a reliable "down" is nice but teaching a reliable "come...

The holidays are coming and that’s when we get more phone calls about door behavior, as many of us are having more guests at our home...

Does your dog fight with your neighbor's dogs through the fence? Are the dogs barking and running the fence line? We suggest that you...

If you hike or walk with your dog, this has likely happened to you. You are on a narrow trail and someone with a dog approaches and for...

A ‘Stop’ sign; a ‘Yield’ sign; a ‘Slippery When Wet’ sign. These are all signs that warn us of a possible danger to prevent harm. What...

It is summer and we have been participating in a few fairs locally. As part of our booth, we have been asking those interested, to guess...

I would be lying if I said I did not get frustrated at times, when training my dogs. I would also be lying if I said I did not get...

Why do we use leashes? Mainly, it is because they are required by law in most places and are used for safety. Often the leash is also...