Does your dog guard items, also known as resources? Has this ever happened? You tried to take your dog’s toy, and he curled his lip at you, or you accidentally bumped into him while he was eating, and he growled at you. These are all classic signs of resource...
November is Adopt a Senior Dog Month. Everyone loves puppies. We get it. You love puppies, I love puppies. Your neighbor just got a puppy, and now you want one too. Once you get the puppy fever, it’s impossible to get out of it without visiting the animal shelter....
Are you interested in helping your new dog adjust to their new home? Are all the medicines locked in the cabinet? Have you removed the cookie jar from the counter? What about the chocolate bars that you keep in the kitchen on the lower shelf? That glass lamp on your...
Have you been challenging your dog mentally? Are you providing enrichment for your dog? “What do you mean by that?” Well, dogs are pretty smart. Taking them for a walk helps exercise their legs, and letting them play in the doggy park with other dogs makes them happy,...
Is your dog growling at you or your kids? Do you feel betrayed by this behavior? Understanding why your dog is growling will help. Lately, this cute video of a dog growling when their owner touches them has been going viral. As the owner raises his hand to pet the...
