Dog Behavior
Christmas is such a wonderful time of year! It is all about family, love, beauty, wonder, reflection, and hope. Unfortunately, this time of year is also one of the busiest times of year for shelters and rescues. So many dogs and cats are dumped on the streets during the holidays. It is so heartbreaking. Something…
Read MoreAssociation is such a powerful thing for doggies. My behavior clients and I discuss how easy it is for dogs to develop positive and negative associations. Typically, humans do not realize how quickly associations can be formed nor how specific associations can be. For this reason, humans must use great care. Even positive associations can…
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Wow! Great question! Doggie folks may not realize what a common question this is from pet parents with new puppies or with dogs experiencing behavior issues. My answer is almost always YES! I answer this question so often, I decided to write a blog about it. Let’s face it, without mixing canines into the mix,…
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There are so many reasons a pet parent may contact a dog trainer because excessive pulling. The conversation may start with HELP!!!!! A few of the more common reasons: Dog is reactive or demonstrates aggression toward other dogs and/or humans (lunging, barking, growling), making control of the dog difficult. There is a mismatch between the…
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Many people know that I have always had a great love for working dogs. My father was a rancher until the day he passed away, so there were always working dogs on the ranch. I adored each and every dog that entered my life, regardless of breed. For more than two decades, I have rescued…
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