How to Keep a Dog from Climbing the Canine Ladder of Aggression
Dogs don’t act aggressively to strut their stuff or show who’s dominant. That’s a human thing. Canine aggression is a response to what a...
Neighbor threatens to shoot aggressive dog
Q: My black Lab, about three years old, is very aggressive. While perfectly friendly once she knows you, she will nip strangers’ heels. But...
Your Dog is Not Relieving Herself in the House to Get Back at You
If your potty-trained dog eliminates in your absence, it’s not to spite you or be vindictive about you leaving. It’s most likely because she...
Does Your Dog Suffer from Motion Sickness in the Car, or is it Anxiety?
The image of a dog sticking his head out the car window is iconic. Even though it’s unsafe because it means he’s not safely...
When a Play Bow Is Not a Play Bow
We’ve all seen it. A dog stretches out her front legs and leans down on her elbows with her chest to the ground but...
Why You Shouldn’t Leave a 4-Year-Old Alone with a Dog
We have often said that leaving a dog and a child younger than 6 alone together is not a good idea. That’s true no...
New Thinking on the Right Way to Help a Dog with Conflict Aggression
If a dog gives a warning bark or snaps when the person who takes care of her goes near her food bowl or picks...
Why Won’t My Dog Settle Down at Night?
It’s people with cats who frequently say their pet can’t settle in for the night and keep them up with their weehour wanderings throughout...
Crate Uses
Q: You said in a recent issue that the only time to lock a crate is during potty training. But what does someone do...
How Well Can You Read Your Dog?
Are you readily able to understand the expressions your dog makes? The answer is more likely to be “yes” if your dog has a...
If a Service Dog Comes Over to You
You know that you’re not supposed to pet a service dog without obtaining permission first from the dog’s person. The dog is working and...
Listen Up! You Can Make Your Deaf Dog a Lot Safer — and Happier!
As many as one in 10 dogs is deaf in one or both ears, according to the American Kennel Club. And many dogs that...
