Category Dog Behavior & Training

If you are a pup owner then it is important to know how to raise a puppy into a well-behaved dog. This can ensure some of the best exciting times…

  This post is about the tricky concept of the combination of negative and positive reinforcement. I’ve always wondered about behaviors having more than one consequence. I’ve recently learned more…

Among many other practical purposes, teaching your dog to sit is also helpful for taking cute photos! Credit: Jae Thomas Sit is one of the first things many people teach…

Our dogs’ feelings go way beyond a waggy tail and dancing paws.   There’s a well of emotions within our pups, from the glee we love, to grief and even jealousy.…

Building a relationship with your dog takes time and effort. Although it’s plenty of fun to bond with a new dog, your four-legged friend might not adore you instantly. Creating…

  In my webinars on dogs and sound, I discuss the glaring inadequacies of the dogs and music studies. The problems are now being covered in detail by scholars in…

If you’ve ever watched two dogs meet at the park or on a simple walk — sniffing, circling, then suddenly erupting into play or a scuffle — you’ve probably wondered:…

When eight-month-old Lewis joined my household, he was afraid of riding in the car. He also disliked being in a crate. So I put on my best trainer hat, did…