WHAT WORDS DOES YOUR DOG KNOW? Dogs aren’t easy. You can’t explain things to them. No matter how long the…
HOW TO TEACH A DOG TO WEAR BOOTS Before you teach your dog that it’s a good thing to wear winter boots,…
SHOULD MY DOG WEAR WINTER BOOTS? Winter is in full force where I live, with temperatures below zero, snow, and…
WHAT IS A SNUFFLE MAT? Snuffle mats hit the headlines last year as a new enrichment accessory for animals…
“GO TO MAT” STOPS DOOR-DASHING DOGS You’ve shaped your dog, using a clicker and treats, to go to a particular…
DOOR-DASHING—CLICK IT AWAY! You’re ready now to begin your first experience with “shaping” your dog’s behavior using…
DOOR-DASHING—TRAINING TO PREVENT What is door-dashing? It’s when your pet, without your permission, dashes through an open…
IS MY DOG TOO OLD TO TRAIN? You’ve adopted a dog from the shelter. The dog is about three years old,…