The Hidden Danger Behind Dog Collars
Dog Collar Danger Is RealWe probably both agree that dogs should always wear their collars with a current ID tag, but wearing dog collars in certain situations can be hazardous. For years, I firmly believed dogs should always wear collars until one day when my dog’s ID tag got caught between the wires of his crate.Now, […]
Dog Dies On United Airlines Flight: Preventing This Tragedy
What We Can Learn From This Tragedy The last few days have been challenging. A sweet French Bulldog puppy died when a flight attendant insisted she be placed inside the overhead bin. Yes, you read that right. After a three-hour flight, the owner found her puppy deceased in her crate. The pet world is angry, […]
Is Your Dog’s Behavior Improving?
Improve Your Dog’s Behavior in 3 Steps When teaching a dog one or several new behaviors, it can be tricky to gauge if a dog’s behavior has permanently changed. Dog behavior can fluctuate depending on the situation and your dog’s health (hey, he might not feel well that day). Before assuming your dog’s behavior has changed, […]
Stop Walking Your Aggressive Dog In Public
Why You Shouldn’t Walk Your Aggressive Dog Yes, this is a very strong statement, but allow me to explain why you shouldn’t walk your aggressive dog in public. As a professional dog trainer, who works mostly with reactive dogs, there’s a reason for this strong position. Of course, it’s a free country and you can […]
Macadamia Nuts and Dogs
Can Dogs Eat Macadamia Nuts? While chatting with a dog training client last week, the topic of macadamia nut poisoning in dogs popped up in our conversation. Macadamia nuts are toxic to dogs, but we could not remember exactly why this happens. After a bit of research, I think it’s important for all pet owners […]
House Training An Adult Dog
How to House Train an Adult Dog Potty accidents, caused by adult dogs, is much more common than you think. Most adult dogs will potty outside in the backyard, but will also potty inside when the right opportunity arises (e.g. when it’s raining outside :)). Regardless of the reason, some adult dogs may need a […]
Dog On Dog Aggression In The Home
Dog Training: Dog Aggression Between Housemates When two dogs in the same home start fighting, it’s a frightening and extremely urgent situation. The tension between both dogs is pliable, and pet owners are often frustrated, yet hopeful. If your dogs are fighting, follow these steps today. Don’t hesitate because this situation will not get better […]
