Why do dogs growl at our kids?
Kids and dogs are both near and dear to us, which is exactly why this topic gets handled badly. Reactivity toward children is one of the most common problems ...
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Real lessons from 28+ years and 70,000+ dogs trained in the Valley. No gimmicks — just what actually works, written by the trainers, behavior consultants, and pet pros who do the work every day.
How To Teach Your Dog Tricks
Teaching tricks is one of the best parts of living with a dog. There is no reason to stop at sit, down, and stay when your dog is perfectly capable of learning ...
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Does your dog CHEW your life up?
Chewing is not a character flaw. It is one of the most normal things a dog does, and for most dogs it is the single easiest thing to reward. The problem is ...
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Is your dog afraid of fireworks or thunder?
Fireworks and monsoon thunder are two of the hardest nights of the year for a lot of dogs. More dogs show anxiety around the Fourth of July than any other day, ...
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Why your dog SHOULD NOT sleep in your bed!
That title is deliberately blunt, so here is the honest version. Where your dog sleeps is your call, and most owners let their dog on the bed. We usually ...
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Recent dog attacks and how to prevent them
It is hard to think of your dog as a potential danger. The uncomfortable truth is that any dog is capable of biting, and the bites that make the news are ...
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How to stop your dog from Resource Guarding
To a dog, a resource is anything worth having: food, a bone, toys, a bed, a crate, a spot on the couch, even a person. Resource guarding, sometimes called ...
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How to stop your dog from lunging
A dog that lunges makes every walk a negotiation. You scan the street ahead, you cross to avoid a jogger, you stop going out at the times you would rather go ...
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Working with rescue dogs
Dogs usually end up in rescue for a reason, and that reason often comes home with them. It is rarely anything dramatic. More often it is a set of habits nobody ...
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How to teach your dog to come when called
A reliable recall is the difference between a dog you have to manage and a dog you can actually live with. It is the command that gets your dog back when a ...
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