Separation Anxiety in Dogs

Correcting an unwanted behavior in a dog is still dog training. To change a dog's behavior, you have to re-train him. For most dogs, using tried and true methods work, but sometimes you may need to think outside the box to find a solution.

Dogs' natural behaviors can create some awkward moments, especially around company. Understanding your dogs' urges and tendencies can lessen the awkwardness and allow you to anticipate such situations.

In a dog's mind, someone has to be the leader and if you don't take the job, he will. Most dogs don't want to be the boss. Do him a favor and focus on dog training and your leadership skills to have a happy and balanced dog who's eager to follow you.

Your dog doesn't need to run errands with you. Leave your dog at home!

Taking your dog along for the trip requires advanced planning. Learn what items you should take along to avoid unpleasant surprises.

Throughout my time fostering dogs from the animal shelter, I have learned to use this program effectively. This program works to remove the “dominant dog” factor from your home.

Trust and respect between dogs and humans is as essential as it is between two people. You won't build a stable and lasting relationship with your dog if he doesn't trust or respect you. Dogs learn what we teach them.

On the ten year anniversary of 9-11, I formed the Family Disaster Dogs website in honor the Rescuers and Search Dogs heros who come to the aid during emergencies.

Are dogs capable of imitating others? The ability to imitate appears to be controversial, but there are some theories that dogs do engage in some degree of observational learning.

Directions on how to use a Comfort Trainer Head Halter for dogs from application to usage during training.

Dealing with a needy dog can be difficult. Learn what could be causing your dog's neediness and what you can try to help your dog be less needy.

Rover may be your best friend, but if only he would stop raiding your trash can or barking at cars! Learn some secrets and tips from the pros on how to stop him from misbehaving.

Positive reinforcement training is a powerful way to train your dog. However, there are rules to follow and a few tricks of the trade for it to work. Learn how to train your dog using positive reinforcement training and bring the best out of your dog.

Use positive reinforcement techniques to take the hassle out of trimming your dog's nails.

Preparing dog owners for what to expect when their dog undergoes leg amputation surgery.

Training techniques used on Victoria Stillwells TV show "It's Me Or The Dog" helped curb a bad jumping problem in my friend's pit bull.

When dogs bark, growl, whimper, and move in their sleeps, owners may find them speculating about whether their dogs are dreaming and what their dogs are dreaming about. Here's everything you need to know about dogs and dreaming.

Humping is among the most ubiquitous dog behaviors and can also be one of the most confusing. Here's an overview of the most common reasons dogs hump people, other dogs, and even objects.

It has become fairly well known that chocolate is not good for dogs. But there are many other foods that can make a dog sick, or in extreme cases even kill it.

Because dogs don't have language, they communicate with body language, and this includes facial expressions. Here's how to read your dog's body language and, in particular, your dog's facial expressions.

When your dog is "too old" for puppy classes, he is not too old for beginner dog obedience classes. This is what my high-energy border collie mix and I learned together.

The following are common behavioral changes in senior dogs and how to treat these problems.

We have heard of dog whistles though many of us do not use it. Question is how safe they are for our dogs and how do we use them for the benefits of all involved?

Do you have a reactive dog that just won't stop whining, lunging, or barking at other dogs and people? Training you dog to go to a mat may be just save your sanity by reinforcing your dog's self-control.

Having your dog as a travel companion can be a joy if they are well-suited for traveling in a car, so here is help in making your decision if your dog should ride with you or not.

All dogs handle it differently when they are left alone. Separation anxiety is a serious problem in dogs, due to no fault of their own and should be handled carefully.

Dog owners sometimes wonder if things their dog does are acceptable or not. This article explores this issue and offers suggestions on dealing with dog behaviors, good and bad.

Force breaking dogs is a practice often used when training hunting dogs and dogs learning boundaries of an invisible fence. There are a couple of do's and don'ts when using this force breaking method.

Cadaver dogs are often dogs that were abandoned by former owners for having too much energy. Cadaver dogs need a motivation in order to bother following a trail and then signaling their human handlers.

If plan to crate your dog, use these simple, no nonsense tips to get your pet to love its crate.