There are two minds lurking in the world of dog training. Two opposing views with an immense divide between them. Those that believe you can train and live happily with your dog through relationship building combined with peaceful and positive methods...
Why do small dogs bark, lunge, and get so sassy with larger dogs?
Imagine being a smaller dog. Everything and everyone towers over you. People come to pet you and they loom high over your head. Random strangers approach and put their hands on you. Perhaps it's your cuteness but many people, and...
We have a large backyard in which our dog runs. Isn’t that enough exercise for her?
Backyard time can be fun for a dog but when it becomes the sole source of activity, it can easily lead to problems. Like humans, dogs require physical exercise as well as mental stimulation. While a dog can run around and...
Why do dogs smell other dogs’ butts?
This is one of those common dog behaviors that dogs regularly perform but that offends humans or grosses us out. While there is still much research to be conducted in this area, the reason why dogs do this is largely...
My dog yawns frequently; is he tired or am I boring him?
Neither. Although, there is a good possibility that you may not be as interesting as you think. This is not unlike the old, "My dog looks guilty" remark I so often hear from owners who feel their dog has misbehaved and...
The Wrong Way to Foster a Dog (or, How to Love a Dog and Make Enemies)
I can remember a time long ago, when I wanted a lot of dogs. One wasn't enough for a kid like me. I was a hoarder back then. Comic books were my thing and I had boxes of them, neatly...
Why does my dog circle an area then paw and scratch at it before laying down?
Chances are you have your own ritual before hitting the sack. I know I do. Maybe I'll fluff the pillows, get the covers just right, and make sure I have my latest read next to me on my nightstand. It's not...
Can dogs see into the future, are they psychic?
"My dog knows when I'm leaving the house long before I actually leave.""My dog can predict when a storm is coming."I commonly hear stories from pet parents who are convinced, even insist, that their dog can somehow predict their actions...