When dogs duck to avoid pets, pats and lovies, it's easy to assume prior abuse is the culprit.After all, why else would they go out of their way to avoid a good ear scritch?However, ducking your outstretched hand often has very little to do with an abusive past.Let's … [Read more...]
Why Do Dogs Turn on Their Owners – Reasons Dogs Bite
A common question I hear often is, "Why do dogs turn on their owners?"Dogs attack for a variety of reasons, and most of them are generally rooted in causes that make some kind of sense when an attack happens to a stranger.However, when a dog turns on his owner, it's a … [Read more...]
7 Reasons Why Your Dog Likes to Sit on Your Foot
Does your dog like to sit on your foot instead of cuddling next to you on the sofa?Then you might be wondering what this dog behavior really means.If that’s so, keep on reading because we’ve got 7 possible answers to satisfy your curiosity.Why Does My Dog Like to Sit … [Read more...]
Does My Dog Need a Bed in His Crate?
Are you wondering "does my dog need a bed in his crate?"You might if you’ve just started crate training your dog and don’t know what to put in your puppy’s crate.Fortunately, I’ve got all the answers you need on how to make your dog’s crate more comfortable.Does My … [Read more...]
Separation Anxiety Regression: Are We Undoing All Our Hard Work?
"Could the quarantine be undoing the work we've done on separation anxiety?"I came across that question the other day and thought it was a good one.It can take weeks or even months to teach dogs to tolerate being alone.Could all that work go out the window thanks to … [Read more...]
7 Ways to Tell If Your Dog Respects You
Are you wondering how to tell if your dog respects you?Gaining your dog’s respect and trust is essential for successful obedience training.So, let’s see what the signs are that your dog has respect for you and considers you a good leader.7 Ways to Tell If Your Dog … [Read more...]
3 Signs Your Dog is Spoiled and What to do About It
Signs your dog is spoiled is our topic of discussion today.Most of us spoil our dogs on one level or another, and to a certain extent, that is totally fine.After all, our dogs are like our kids, and we often treat them in much the same way.However, just as with … [Read more...]