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Off Leash Dogs
When it comes to speaking my mind, I’m not one to hold back, and when it comes to speaking out about irresponsible dog owners, I
Drives of Dogs
Drives of Dogs Drives are the unconscious, biological impulses that carry out important vital functions. They display in a physical manifestation of the dog’s personality
MicroChips Save Lives
Both of my dogs are microchipped, I’d have it no other way. Working in animal shelters as long as I have I can attest to
Don’t Chase Your Dog
Most of my articles / posts can be divided into two categories, ones that make life better for dogs and those that make our lives
Science Based Dog Training – and the inherent flaws
Every time I hear someone talking about the “science based dog training” I get a little perplexed. What these people really are saying is “positive only
Tips for a Safe 4th of July for Dogs
Many dogs are afraid of the sound of fireworks, explosions and such. The 4th of July is an intense time for these dogs and it
Piddling is not Peeing
Piddlers are dogs that leak a small (sometimes a large amount) when excited. This behavior should not be mistaken with dogs that mark intentionally or
Natural Flea and Tick Solutions
With all of the natural flea and tick solutions and products available I am stunned that people still buy poison to put on their dogs.
The Danger in Suppressing a Dog’s Drives
The information contained in this article may be a bit advanced for some readers, but it is extremely important if you are dealing with a
Dog Training – Even a Monkey Can Do It
One of the greatest obstacles facing humans when it comes to training or communicating with dogs is not skill, rather patience. People think that the
It Means What it Means – Not What You Think it Means
All too often people will analyze a dog’s behavior and draw conclusions from what they see. Such as a dog that flinches when you go
Too Cool to Train – Eye Contact with Our Dogs
Among the most important things we should focus on in dog training is getting our dog to connect with us, that is best achieved when
Socialize Your Dog
Socialization is the way a dog sees the world, and in short – a dog needs proper socialization in order to thrive in a human
Play with Your Dog
I was talking the other day with a fellow trainer and some interesting topics came up; one I thought I would discuss here. It seems
Hugging Dogs and Humping People
Dogs Don’t Like to Be Hugged – People Don’t Like to Be Humped (explained below) Recently I posted an article that stated what I’ve been
Dog Myths Revealed on the CW San Diego
Today I was on the CW San Diego with Meteorologist Jacqueline Bennett. We played a fun game of TRUE or FALSE when it comes to dog myths. It
Un Training the Dog in the Dog
When people complain about certain behaviors in dogs, they are often citing the exact behaviors that make the dog a dog. To cite a particular case, I
Limber Tail Syndrome
Before you laugh, please be assured this is a common condition and one that my own dog had a few weeks ago. We had been
The Difference Between “Off” and “Down”
One of the most frustrating things I see people do with their dogs is confusing them with commands. A perfect example is people who shout
What is Dog Food = Food
What is Dog Food Whenever I hear people telling me that they are feeding their dog “Dog Food” I stop and wonder, “Just what is
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