Dogs and Puppies and Clients…Oh My!
Dog trainers, vet techs, groomers, day care and shelter staff and all dog professionals…read on! If you work with dogs/puppies and sometimes …
Hackles Up? Synonymous With Aggression? NO!
Hackles up does not mean that your dog is aggressive. This is not a body language but it is a behavior that …
Is My Dog Smarter Than Your Dog?
Chances are that my dog isn’t any smarter than your dog but a very good chance that I’m more proficient than you …
The Perfect Storm
Dog bite prevention only happens when we know how to read dogs. An 18 month old toddler gets the side of his …
You Can’t Bond If You Can’t Communicate
This statement ‘You can’t bond if you can’t communicate’ is the biggest dilemma in the dog – human relationship yet, there is …
Follow Through: What Happens When You Don’t
Follow Through: What Happens When You Don’t Every interaction we have with dogs is an opportunity for teaching. So, when you don’t …
Indicators of Stress, Causes of Stress and What To Do About It.
This list is long, yes but I can’t tell you how many emails and comments we receive from guardians who didn’t realize …
Dog Time
One of the most fundamental elements of being a dog is having dog time. Playing with their own kind is as essential …
How Dogs Tell Us They’re in Pain
Dogs present pain in their entire body. Some are easier to read than others. Their behavior is also very telling if you …
Tug -o- War… Why Not?
Does playing tug-o-war make dogs aggressive. The answer is simply, NO. In fact, this is one of the two games I have …
