Teaching Bite Inhibition The fact that puppies mouth nearly everything in their environment can actually be a good thing.  It means that...

House Training Young puppies do not have effective control over their elimination. When an eight-week-old puppy has to go, it really has...

When I am called for a behavioral evaluation most of the time it is for aggression. The big question is what type of aggression is it?...

German Shepherds are prone to getting hip dysplasia, like other large breed dogs. Although it is irreversible, it's possible to help...

What is a Clicker? A clicker can be a useful training tool, if used correctly.  At one point, the clicker was thought of as a fad or...

Shedding is natural loss in a cycle where new hair replaces old. Shedding should not be confused with hair loss, bald spots, hot spots,...

There is heated debate about the use of a prong collar. Opponents accuse of cruelty and adherents claim great measures of success. No...

Training your dog requires commitment and patience. It also requires your dog to pay attention to you. It's important to the training...

When you walk into your home after a long day does your dog greet you by jumping up on you? Does it seem like your pup all of a sudden...

I was 10 years old when I got my first dog, Bear. Bear was a pitbull and basset hound mix. That is definitely a funny combination! My...