by Marilyn | Jun 23, 2019 | Dog Behavior
A Favorite Holiday is the Most Dangerous Day of the Year for Dogs Don't Miss the Five Day Challenge to learn more about why dogs fear fireworks: Your Dog's July 4th Survival Kit – June 28 – July 2, 2019 Click below to sign up! SIGN UP FOR FREE ...
by Marilyn | Apr 27, 2019 | Dog Behavior, Training
Knowing What Not To Do When Your Dog Is Afraid Lets You Be Smart About Managing Your Dog's Fears You have the best intentions. You want to help your dog get over being scared. Maybe she barks at a visitor, so you encourage the visitor to approach and “make...
by Marilyn | Apr 17, 2019 | Dog Behavior, Training
Recognize Early Signs of Stress in Your Dog Is your dog too stressed to learn? Remember what it felt like when you had to take an important exam? Or when you struggled with learning some new skill that seemed complicated? We've all been there. Let's face it...
by Marilyn | Apr 6, 2019 | Dog Behavior, Training
When you communicate with your dog about ANYTHING, your timing is your message. That's because dogs are creatures of the moment – they live in a perpetual NOW. To put it in practical terms think of it this way. If two events happen at the same time, or if one...
by Marilyn | Oct 15, 2018 | Dog Behavior
He lowers his head, looks away, tucks his tail and flattens his ears. What is causing your normally friendly, happy-go-lucky dog to behave like this? Is it because he feels guilty about the shoe he chewed an hour ago or the trash he overturned this morning after you...
by Marilyn | Oct 8, 2018 | Dog Behavior, Training
Housebreaking done right the first time can save you from confusion, frustration, and irritation. Housebreaking opinions and suggestions come at you from so many well-meaning family, friends, social media, and self-proclaimed experts that you might be tempted to try...
