About Dog Behavior
If there's one thing dogs and humans have in common, it's that you won't find a member of either group who's perfect. And think about it: you wouldn't want to. Consider your favorite people--part of what renders them so endearing are their quirks, complexities, and funny habits. The same goes for your pets; their idiosyncrasies are what make them lovable and unique.
That said, you do want your dog to be a well-behaved, self-assured, and respectful member of the family. Setting expectations and establishing clear communication helps ensure a truly happy coexistence.
February 10th, 2012
Anyone who has ever loved a dog might be interested in a new study out of Budapest that sheds light on why we talk to our dogs as if they were babies. Researchers at the Hungarian Academy of Sciences are reporting that a dogs communicative skills are, in fact, much like that of a 6-month-old...
March 31st, 2011
When young children hear a scary noise at night, they often run to their parents. The response is usually something like, "Don't worry, it was just thunder." Or, "It was just a noise, nothing to be frightened of." Unfortunately for a dog that is afraid of noise, no amount of explaining or consoling...
March 31st, 2011
Whether housebreaking a new puppy or resolving an existing problem in an older dog, the routine is the same: 1) prevent your dog from making mistakes, (i.e., eliminating in inappropriate places), 2)...
March 31st, 2011
Jumping-up is primarily a problem of adolescent and adult dogs. Puppies jump-up, but owners rarely see it as a problem. In fact, many owners unintentionally encourage puppy jumping. For dogs that jump-up...
March 31st, 2011
When dogs fail to come when called their behavior falls into one of two categories: active or passive disobedience. With passive disobedience, the dog doesn't come and it isn't doing much else besides....
March 31st, 2011
Positive and negative reinforcement have become buzz words for animal behaviorists, but they are also concepts that you, as your dog's trainer, can use to help your pet develop into a well-behaved...
March 31st, 2011
This article courtesy of woofreport.com. Woof Report answered the question of how dogs perceive time in a past tip, and now there are new findings on the topic. Lets start with the general consensus...
March 31st, 2011
A little effort now saves a lot of frustration and paper towels later on. Whether housetraining a new puppy or solving a soiling problem in an older dog, the basic principles are the same: Prevent...
March 31st, 2011
It's news to most humans that the way we act with each other when we're feeling most affectionate--hugging and staring into each other's eyes, to give a couple of examples--doesn't translate well to...
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