Brrr. It feels like summer is really over. Mornings are darker, and temperatures have dropped. For young dogs that have only experienced the bright and balmy days of summer, this change of seasons is a shocker! Walks in the Dark If your dog is new to being out in the...
Understanding canine body language Canine body language and communication are beautifully complex and often nuanced. But it is possible to learn to observe and understand it. A grasp of the basics, including stress signals and signs of conflict, and recognizing a...
I see a lot of clips and memes suggesting that paying attention to your dog when they are fearful reinforces the fear and will teach the dog to keep responding that way. Pat or praise the dog, and you reinforce the fear. It makes me cringe. Utterances like this show a...
When new clients describe what happens when their dog becomes agitated on walks, I hear the same thing again and again. Although pecifics may differ, asking (or making) their dog sit is very common. It might seem a logical choice. Asking dogs to sit AFTER an outburst...
