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“Dogs do speak, but only to those who know how to listen.”

-Orhan Pamuk
Socialization

Socialization

by | Sep 21, 2022 | Adult, Puppy

Socialization, what exactly does it mean and is it necessary for your dog?  Those are two questions I often see not only debated these days, but the information given is not always correct either.  Let’s start with the definition:  socialize (verb) to make fit for...
Problem Behaviors

Problem Behaviors

by | Mar 30, 2022 | Problems

What causes problem behaviors? In another post, we discussed nuisance behaviors and as I said then, it is not that nuisance behaviors are not a problem, it is more a distinction of how complex the behavior is to modify or improve. In this post, I am going to talk...
Stress, Anxiety, & Fear

Stress, Anxiety, & Fear

by | Mar 30, 2022 | Aggression, Problems

Stress, Anxiety & Fear: our dogs feel it too These three emotions have very similar feelings and signs. They often occur together or in conjunction with one another. Recognizing the signs of these emotions in ourselves and our dogs, as early as possible, will go a...
Nuisance Behavior

Nuisance Behavior

by | Mar 30, 2022 | Nuisance

Is your dog’s behavior a nuisance to you or anyone else? There are two common groups that canine behaviors are divided into, Nuisance Behaviors & Problem Behaviors. Nuisance behaviors in general seem to be easier to fix, less serious than Problem Behaviors, and...