Why Punishing Your Dog for Growling Can Backfire

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...

Force-Free vs. Balanced Trainer: Why the Former Is Right for Your Dog

Are you training your dog using force-free methods or are you actually using punishment in your dog training? We all have been guilty of snapping at our dogs or jerking their collar harshly to keep them moving. You might have let go of such habits, but they left an...