House Training an Adult Dog
Giving an older dog a forever home is one of the best, feel good things anyone can do for a dog and themselves but...
Crack, Boom, Pop: Helping Your Dog Cope with His Fear of Loud Noises
Have you ever been quietly reading a book or just hanging out with the family inside when the ear-piercing crack boom of lightning bolt...
Stop Romney From Chewing His Dog Bed
In his spare time, when he isn’t posing for pictures (innocently of course), Romney the Destroyer tends to eat almost everything, including his own...
The “Big Three” Puppy Difficulties
Socialization and playtime with other puppies is the absolute best way for a puppy to acquire bite inhibition, says LA SPCA dog trainer Courtney...
How to Train Your Pup To Stop Nipping And Biting
If you have a friendly puppy, you might have realized that he likes nipping / biting people? Do you know why? The main reason...
Your Dog Eating Toys? Here is The Solution
You have been cursed with the “Tatter Dog” –a dog that shreds anything that looks fluffy Or, you have been cursed with both! -...
The Power of Installing an “Off Switch” cue on Playtime
My first Jimmy Australian dog was adopted in 2007. This is a breed my son cheerfully describes as “Mr. Play” – and we (I...
Dog Training – The Do’s and Don’t
Dogs love treats. Treats are great motivators. However, if your dog only obeys your treat, then HE is and will always be in charge...
Expecting? How to Prepare Your Dog for the Baby
You and your dog have been together for a while now. Nothing could separate the two of you, but as Lady and Tramp taught...
Performance Sports Are Not Just for Show
Dogs have proven they can do some amazing things. Although selective breeding programs have been practiced for hundreds, even thousands of years, and were...