Dogs bark to communicate, but not all barking means the same thing. Understanding types like alert barking, attention seeking, anxiety, and aggression can help you address the root cause. Learning how to respond effectively can reduce unwanted barking and improve your dog’s behavior.
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Punishing your dog’s barking and lunging can harm communication and make behavior worse. This post explains why punishment often fails and how positive reinforcement can create calm, confident dogs. Learn to understand your dog’s signals and build better behavior with trust and rewards.
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Mouthy behavior can be frustrating, especially when playful nips turn into something more. In this post, we explain what mouthiness is, why it happens, and how to teach your dog gentler habits. Whether you’re dealing with a bouncy puppy or a full-grown dog, these tips can help you set better boundaries and build a more peaceful relationship.
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Every year after the Super Bowl I get an increasing number of phone calls from people with dogs with a new bite incident. While there is a lot of information about fireworks safety during the summer and food safety around the holidays, Super Bowl parties can be quite scary for dogs.
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The video is Paisley on July 4th as the fireworks started. She’s relaxed. Getting her to this point took some time, so I thought I’d share what I did. This is something that can be done while sitting on your sofa, a few treats at your side, and any sound that is startling and offensive
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I was reading a news article about a man who was abusing a three-month-old puppy by allegedly kicking him and swinging him in the air. After I got over feeling sick to my stomach, I started thinking about force, training, dogs, correction, and punishment, and then I started feeling sick again. There is a big
Dog Training – the line between punishment and abuse. Read More »
