Disclaimer: Resource guarding (commonly referred to as food aggression) is a serious behavior. If your dog exhibits any aggression or guarding that you're uncomfortable with please seek the help of a professional. Resource guarding won't just go … [Read more...]
Do Yourself a Favor and Teach Your Dog to Chase Bubbles
Entertaining a dog doesn't get much easier than blowing bubbles. When it comes to keeping your dog busy and active you're golden if you can teach your dog to chase bubbles. I'm not sure how this came about but Laika had an epiphany this month. It … [Read more...]
Are Squeaky Toys Too Stimulating For Your Dog?
I keep reading that squeaky toys can cause aggression, resource guarding, and predatory instincts in dogs. I've yet to see any of those behaviors with my dog, but they certainly create extremely high levels of excitement. Is it just innocent fun or … [Read more...]
5 Of Our Training Goals For the Fall
I suck at keeping goals, but when I write them down, well that's another story. As soon as I let someone else know what I'm planning it gives me extra motivation to actually stick with it. Our Fall Training Goals Here's the training goals I'd … [Read more...]
Please Stop Asking “Whose Walking Who?”
Not only do I allow my dog to walk in front of me - I even let her walk through doors before me. I know what you're thinking; "but letting a dog walk ahead of you means they're in control." Does it really? In control of what? My home, my thoughts, … [Read more...]
How to Make Dog Training Fun
A few years ago I was your standard 'always use treats for training rewards' kind of gal. It wasn't until I started experimenting with different rewards that I realized how boring my training had become. I Was Making Dog Training Boring Do you want … [Read more...]
I Encouraged Most of My Dogs Bad Habits
Confession time: I've created a monster. A whining, barking, begging, won't get off the bed sort of monster that follows me everywhere. And do you know what the worst part is? I don't mind at all. My Dogs Bad Habits - These Are Definitely My … [Read more...]
Please Stop Sharing That Guy Walking Shepherds Off Leash
After a few years you'd think certain viral videos would die down; but this one hasn't - at least not on my facebook feed. When someone shares that video of the guy walking his 5 German Shepherds off leash I cringe. I cringe because I'm reminded of … [Read more...]
A Game of Tug is The Best Training Reward I’ve Found
There's two things in this world my dog Laika doesn't get tired of - chasing kitties and playing tug. Luckily I found that a nice game of tug will trump terrorizing the neighbors kitty. Food Rewards Aren't Always So...Rewarding When I first … [Read more...]
Try Yelping They Said, It Will Stop Puppy Biting They Said
Have you ever had seemingly good advice completely backfire on you? That's what happened when I tried yelping at my puppy in order to stop her from biting. It didn't work at all; the only thing is did do was rile her up even more. I also … [Read more...]
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