Dog Training Basics: How to Teach a Cue
While our dogs are born with all sorts of natural canine inclinations – like searching out food, investigating scents, romping with friends – “listen to words from humans” is not part of their default program. With the right kind of teaching, responding to your cues will become a dog’s go-to choice because it is the most reliable route to the things he wants.
Do Dogs Have Periods?
Do female dogs have periods? No, dogs do not have periods. During one stage of the dog's reproductive cycle there is a bloody vaginal discharge that superficially resembles a period.
Treats And Medications that Calm Your Dog
Calming dog treats and medications can calm down an anxious dog and help build their confidence to approach new situations without anxiety.
How to stop a dog from barking
Dogs bark for many reasons, but the overall reason is communication. You may just want to know how to stop your dog from barking,...
Dog Behavior Change After Vaccination
Your dog just had his annual wellness exam and earned a clean bill of health. He also received vaccinations at that visit. Now your...
Why Dogs Lick Excessively
Dogs may lick their lips in anticipation of food or a tasty treat. However, the behavior can indicate a variety of health issues when it isn't associated with food, a treat, or a reward.
Why Do Dogs Roll on Their Backs?
Dogs rolling on their backs is adorable. Repeated rolling though can be a sign of excessive itchiness that might need veterinary care. Dogs also have a habit of rolling in things their owner's might not care to smell or wash out of their fur.
Why Does My Dog Bow?
A play bow at any age is a dog’s attempt to engage in play with you or another dog or, sometimes, even a cat.
Stop Your Dog’s Door Scratching
Preventing your dog from scratching your doors starts with understanding why he wants in or out and dealing with those needs. Then you can teach him a better communication method.
Jealousy Aggression
Dealing with a jealous dog? What to do if your dog seems aggressive out of jealousy.
Aggressive Behavior in Dogs
Canine aggressive behavior can result in euthanasia, often because owners do not know the warning signs of aggression nor understand the causes and do not know how to prevent harm to people or other animals.
How to Build Confidence in a Fearful Dog
Tips for helping your insecure, fearful, or so-called “submissive” dog gain confidence to improve the quality of her life.
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Home-to-Home Fostering
The best alternative I’ve ever seen to rehoming dogs through shelters is called a home-to-home model. A new and ideal name for what rescue groups have been doing forever.