Dog Behavior Digest

1) Let sleeping dogs lie.   There’s a lot of wisdom in this old adage.   Some dogs exhibit resource guarding of their sleeping places....

Some dogs will snarl, snap, growl or bite when they are awakened from sleep. Let’s start by discussing what this behavior is NOT: ...

I do know people who have made this work.  But there are lots of factors to consider before you decide to do this.  In general, for m...

Dog bites are the second most frequent cause of childhood visits to emergency rooms. The vast majority of dogs bites involving children are...

Choosing the right dog and the right trainer are two critical steps involved in the process of successfully bringing an emotional ...

Is your dog pushy, defiant or disobedient? Does he refuse to obey commands unless he sees a food treat? Does he come when called only...

A submissive grin is a fairly uncommon gesture made by dogs.  It can be a bit tricky to tell the difference so people often misinterpret...