January 26, 2019
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Possessive aggression in dogs can range from worrisome to dangerous. Preventing the problem is much easier than dealing with it after your dog is snarling at you. Since you cannot know ahead of time exactly which dogs may try this, … Continue reading
January 20, 2019
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Your dog will not come back inside. The more of a rush you’re in, the more of a catch-me-if-you-can bozo he is. This dog behavior upsets you. Your stress is completely obvious to your dog, which makes it even less likely he’ll … Continue reading
December 5, 2018
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Pip spells the word obsession: K-O-N-G. Her Cool Kong (aka: KONG Aqua Dog Toy)* is her “precious”, causing her to leap and bark at the mere suggestion of play. Nothing gets her attention when that kong toy is present. That intense … Continue reading
October 29, 2018
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Years ago, I climbed a fence at a sheep herding trial to get a bucket of water. As I went to the trough, I turned my back to the sheep in the pen. A ram. The shepherd near by saw … Continue reading
February 9, 2017
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Right now, the Northeast of the US is being hammered by a major blizzard. Many dog lovers are about to be confronted with cold weather and deep snow which can combine to make exercising your dog difficult. But, if you … Continue reading
September 22, 2016
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My #1 rule when approaching shy dogs is don’t approach shy dogs. A major reason I have gotten through 30 years as a professional dog trainer without scars or major mishaps (so far) is that I respect the dog. If a … Continue reading
September 14, 2016
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When clean adult dogs suddenly start having accidents in house, I become curious. Dogs don’t “suddenly” start having accidents unless something has changed. Normally, my first suggestion is to get right to the vet for a check up but since … Continue reading
May 8, 2016
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People are frequently worried that their dog or puppy has separation anxiety. Happily, few do. Here are a few of the cases I’ve worked with. Some are SA, some aren’t (read Recognizing What is Not Separation Anxiety first). Now you’re … Continue reading
April 30, 2016
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For the first decade plus of my professional dog training life, I kept company with dogs who either came from loving breeders or rehomes who came to us through clients or friends. Each of these dogs arrived with a rich history … Continue reading
April 30, 2016
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It is hard for many of us to leave our dog and extra hard to leave dogs with separation anxiety. Where do you leave him? What is the safest, least potentially damaging option? Counter-intuitively to many, it is usually boarding … Continue reading