Why is Your Dog Barking?
Dogs have many reasons for barking. It is not always obvious why, but if you open your mind and accept the barking as a means of communication it will be easier for the both of you. NEVER yell at your dog for b...
What to Do in a Dog Fight!
If you frequently take your dog to the park, if you live a city with many other dogs, or if you have multiple dogs at your house you should be prepared to properly handle a dog fight.
The first thing you wil...
A Simple Way to Gain Alpha Status!
As a dog boarder I have been with lots of dogs through the years. Probably close to 100. And every dog that I have cared for has seen me as the alpha dog. House guests are always amazed at how within a few hour...
Recognizing Healthy Dog Play!
It is common for humans to misinterpret dogs who act out in aggression. Often when it happens once or twice owners will make sure their dog never gets near another dog again. You can't blame them. We live in a ...
How to Use a Prong Collar!
I see a lot of people misusing the prong collar in ways that are counter-intuitive to the good intention. There seems to be a lot of mis-conception that the prong collar is more humane than the choke collar or ...