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You want to have an enjoyable walk with your dog, while Sparky has other ideas. Your dog may lunge, growl, snarl, and bark or try to pull in the opposite direction. You are aware of the looks from people as … Continue reading →

I don’t think a week goes by where we do not hear of one scam or another. Some of the scams getting the least amount of attention target people who love animals. According to the Better Business Bureau Scam Tracker, … Continue reading →

Stress manifests itself in many ways: aggressive displays, reactivity while on walks (lunging, barking, growling), shut down (often mistaken for relaxation), manic/out of control behaviors (often mistaken for trying to play or the dog not getting enough exercise), behaviors often … Continue reading →

“Harnesses teach dogs to pull! Do not use them!” This argument is made because sled dogs wear harnesses while they pull. “Harnesses teach dogs not to pull. You need to use them if your dog pulls!” The argument is harnesses … Continue reading →

Many families bring home dog at the end of the school year. They want to take the summer to spend time with the new pet. However, within a couple short months, the school year is back in full swing. Then … Continue reading →

If you ask one hundred different people what the best chew for a dog is, you will get two hundred different answers. What is OK for my dogs may not be for yours and vice versa. There are things my … Continue reading →

Jumping is often an attention getting behavior or dogs learn this is what they must do to get attention from us. When your dog jumps on people, attention happens.  Other times dogs may learn they can create a game of … Continue reading →

(I will be doing a future piece on what to look for and ask about with a rescue.) The choice of where to obtain a dog is personal. I recommend only two places: a carefully researched breeder and a carefully … Continue reading →

This week, I was presented with several stories of dogs biting and evening seriously mauling people “without warning.”  There is always warning.  There is always a build-up to a bite.  There is always something.  We just may not see it … Continue reading →