Understand your new dog’s core needs for better behavior and communication. When I spent time observing wolves in the wild, I was gifted with a whole new way of understanding not only wolves but also dogs. I learned so much and was humbled to realize how honest wolves and dogs are with their communication of […]
The look. The trusting loving look that my dogther, Cricket, just gave me as she was laying on her back, half asleep on her super comfy bed. That look warms my heart and lifts my spirit to such a state of gratitude. I can still remember the first time I saw Cricket. We were […]
Question: My wife and I grew up with dogs and want our young children to have the same experience. What are your thoughts about rescue dogs and kids, and training them to have a successful relationship? Answer: Your kids and your new dog are foreign to each other, and kids have a lot of ideas […]
Although the origin of the domesticated dog is a topic of debate in scientific communities, the wolf still remains the modern-day canine’s closest living
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Most behavioral problems–and a lot of physical problems, as well–arise when a dog lacks enough mental stimulation, when he doesn’t have anything
A lot of people feel it’s unfair to treat their dogs differently, inadvertently creating even more tension among them as they work to establish their hierarchy.
“Sit” is the first of three behaviors–along with “come” and “leave it”–that I consider to be the core behaviors that nearly every dog should master.
Get New Posts via Email [et_bloom_inline optin_id=”optin_12″] Get the mp3/podcast of this episode free on iTunes. SUMMARY Although you have to win the game about 90% of the time, during the early coaching phase it’s essential to let your dog win most of the time. Why? You’re trying to show your dog that you’re a […]
Get New Posts via Email [et_bloom_inline optin_id=”optin_12″] Get the mp3/podcast of this episode free on iTunes. SUMMARY When you end a game–or any other activity–it’s good to have a “release” word. Whether it’s tug of war, a walk, or a handful of treats, when I decide that the activity is over, I like to hold […]
