The leading cause of fearful behavior in dogs is the lack of appropriate socialization when the dog is 3-16 weeks of age. Read more
Behavior
Blazing The Trail
If you’ve ever gone for a walk in the woods or in the mountains and followed a well-used trail, getting from point A to point B is just a question of glancing down now and then to make sure you’re still on the path. Read more
Convenience Store Training
The story I am about to tell you is true, the names have been changed to protect the foolish (albeit well-intentioned). Read more
6 Training Tips for Happy Dogs and Holiday Houseguests
The holidays are approaching. You may be worried about your canine crew mixing with friends and relatives for festive get-togethers, but a little planning can make the holidays more enjoyable for all.
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It's Not Just in Their Heads
A recent article in the New York Times highlighted the effects of military service work on dogs. That dogs can and do suffer from disorders attributable to stress may be revelatory to some, for people doing rescue or behavioral work with dog, it’s old news. Read more
Stubborn, Stupid and Just Plain Nasty
When animals are afraid (and you can include yourself in this example) we see one or more of the following four responses. Keep in mind that without lots of practice we, or our dogs, do not have cognitive control over reactions to being afraid. Read more
Shy Dog Talk
I am very excited to join the Life With Dogs team of fabulous bloggers and contributors. I thought I’d introduce myself so you would know what was in store in my upcoming posts. Read more
