There are a number of reasons why dogs have problems with inappropriate urination and in some cases defecation. Unfortunately most dog…

If your puppy is younger than 16 weeks and are constantly nipping, it's normal behavior - young puppies mouth a lot.…

At one time or another, every owner has to deal with problem behavior. Understanding why your dog does what he…

Many people are under the false impression that you can only crate train puppies and they refrain from crate training…

No matter how much we might enjoy our pet jumping up to greet us, there are many people who dislike…

Perhaps you are new to dog ownership, considering getting a dog, or currently having issues with your dog's inapporopriate eleiminations…

Dogs love to socialize and taking your pet to places that they have never been before is a great adventure…

In all likelihood, the new puppy in the house will be the cutest thing you've laid eyes on until he…

If your dog is going to live inside the home, and in America over 90% of our pets do, you…

Most pet owners have heard the term pecking order with the rise of television training shows and the internet, but…

When it comes to disciplining their dog most people either don’t discipline at all or use an unbalanced form of…

There is nothing like getting a new puppy. The hope and excitement of raising a companion through the seasons of…

  Animal Planet's, It's Me or the Dog host, Victoria Stilwell gives Unleash 5 top dog training tips. 1. Use…

In training your dog there are a few major downfalls that you are sure to encounter. Knowing them before you…

In previous articles, we discussed the causes of fearfulness in dogs, appropriate ways to manage scared dogs, and the need…

Obedience training is one of the most important aspects of raising a dog. In fact, a well trained dog is…

Getting a new puppy is an exciting time for any dog lover and we would like to think that we’ll…

All dogs need an outlet for their energy, and a couple walks per day usually will suffice. However, some dogs…

The use of electronic training devices has become increasingly widespread. Last year pet owners worldwide purchased more than 500,000 remote…

Humans need to feel connected to others, and we sometimes bond as deeply with our dogs as we do with…

For tens of thousands of years, humans have bred dogs to accentuate characteristics that are useful for us and eliminate…

It does not take long for chewing-obsessed dogs to do a lot of damage. They can turn the legs of…

    Coming when called is probably the most important obedience skill your dog will ever learn, as it could…

A client recently asked me a question about a behavior issue her dog was exhibiting, and she started her question…

In the previous article, we discussed the importance of your dog having a strong recall, as well as reasons your…

As a trainer, I never discourage dogs from barking to alert you someone is at the door. In fact, I…

Perhaps the first, most common, and most annoying behavior problem dog owners encounter is indoor elimination (that is, peeing and…

A trip to the vet’s clinic is always an adventure for both you and your pet. Just imagine all the…