Training Big Dogs – A Big Responsibility
Giant-breed dogs can be a hoot. It’s fun to see them in cars, looking for all the world like bears being taken for a...
How to Use a Dog Whistle for Training
Dog whistles have long been used for dog training. Working retrievers and herding dogs are often trained to respond to whistle cues because the...
How to Teach a Dog to Speak
Want to teach your dog to talk? Teaching a dog to “Speak” is a simple trick, especially if your dog is already vocal. It...
How to Talk to Your Dog
I’ve always talked to dogs – as I’m sure you do – engaging them with the usual cues, the names of favorite things and...
The Problem With, “May I Pet Your Dog?”
It used to be that if folks wanted to pet your dog, they just reached out and did it. Happily, in today’s more well-informed...
Why Do Dogs Hump (and What You Can Do)
You may be embarrassed by your dog’s proclivity to mount other dogs, cushions or pieces of furniture, or even (horrors!) humans. You are not...
Help! Why Does My Dog Eat Poop?
Why do dogs eat poop – especially their own? It’s so gross! There’s nothing worse than when your dog eats a fresh piece of...
How to Pick Up a Puppy
When you see a little puppy, the most natural thing in the world is to run over and swoop her into your arms for...
Why Do Dogs Growl at People?
Although your dog seems to be fine with visitors to your home, you’ve noticed that she’s become increasingly aggressive toward people who approach the...
Which Is Best For You: Adopting an Adult Dog vs Puppy
When I learn that someone is interested in one of my foster puppies, I know what they’re picturing: A tiny, miraculous little ball of...
No Need for Force: How to Stop Your Dog From Pulling on the Leash...
One of the most common requests humans bring to dog trainers is this: “Can you just stop my dog from pulling on the leash...
Does Your Dog Opt In? How to Communicate With Your Dog
You may have acquired your dog with the intent of competing in agility, doing therapy-dog work, or having fun with musical freestyle (dancing with...
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How “Bird Flu” Could Threaten Your Dog
The “bird flu”, or avian influenza, has been around for a long time; it’s circulated in wild birds since the late 1990s. But like all viruses, it mutates over time—and influenza viruses are known to mutate very quickly. What’s more, some emerging strains are deadlier than others.