Chill Out! Dealing with the Overly Aroused Dog

Some dogs might seize every opportunity to run, jump, bark, drag you down the street, and act like they haven’t had an exercise in two years. “He must have ADHD!”

Curbing Leash Reactivity

What is leash “reactivity?” Leash “reactivity” is more than just an overly excited dog, more than a dog that doesn’t have loose leash walking skills, and more than an owner that can’t “handle their dog.” The roots of leash “reactivity” typically stem from barrier frustration. Barrier frustration is an average coping mechanism when a dog […]

Training a Mouthy Puppy

Ohhhh puppies! They are adorable, playful, entertaining, and exciting to watch them grow into intelligent adults. While in their puppy developmental stage, they use their mouths to explore, play, and expend extra energy. Throughout their puppyhood, we must help them: Discover appropriate items to mouth. Learn when mouthing is appropriate. Help give them feedback on […]

Helping a Fearful Dog Build Confidence

Patience is key in helping a fearful dog build confidence. The key to helping your timid/shy dog is to learn to read your dog’s signals, telling you that he needs more time or distance from the scary person or event. What body language indicates that a dog is nervous? Yawning Lip licking Ears pinned back […]

Resource Guarding

As dog owners, we provide our dogs with everything they need daily. They get food, water, shelter, exercise, attention, you name it! However, we must remember that our Canine Companions were not always domesticated. They had to fend for themselves, hunting, scavenging, and protecting their resources from other hungry canines. Due to their family genetics, […]