During this period, your adolescent dog (just like your kids) is ruled by their changing hormones. It’s common to experience rebellious tendencies and sudden changes in your dog’s behavior, training, and energy levels.
Untreated mental illness can have serious effects on a dog’s physical health and quality of life, so it’s important to know the signs. One symptom of mental illness that may be misinterpreted in dogs is an anxiety attack.
Dog growls can be scary, but are often misunderstood. If you figure out what your pup is saying when they growl, you can address the issue and do your best to change their behavior.
Though they’re happy to have us home with them most of the time, many dogs haven't learned proper socialization during the last 12 months.
Living with a reactive dog can be difficult and frustrating. But while it’s tough, there are ways to work on reducing your dog’s reactivity.
Many dogs are quite rapid eaters. While it may seem impressive, your dog's eating so quickly can be harmful to him and should be dealt with.
As your dog ages, their lifestyle will likely change. They may have limited movement, some health problems, or loss of hearing or eyesight. These changes will affect the routine you’ve had throughout their earlier years.
When introducing dogs who have never met, first impressions are a big deal. You want to set the dogs on the path to safe, playful interactions.
There are many dog training techniques, but some are time-tested golden rules. Incorporate these tips with a new puppy or a mature canine family member.
Resource guarding is an instinctual behavior, and an important one at that. Before domestication, wolves protected their food from those trying to steal it.
