Tag Archives: dog behavior
He Loves People “Too Much!”
“My dog loves people too much! He leaps all over them and he’s big, he can throw them over!” “My dog loves dogs so much he goes crazy! He pulls and barks, and when he gets there he loves them … Continue reading
Space Invaders
Imagine if you were walking in the mall and suddenly a total stranger rushed up in front of you and stood literally inches from your face. As this person talks to you, you can smell their breath, they touch your … Continue reading
Labrador Retrievers, from a trainer’s perspective
Whenever anyone makes generalizations about a breed, there are always examples to the contrary. The truth is there is a lot of diversity within each breed. Even littermates can vary greatly. Keeping that in mind, here’s my quick and dirty … Continue reading
Your dog’s health and his behavior
Fielding emails from prospective clients, I typically encounter several each week where the owner is absolutely positive that their dog’s problems are 100% behavioral in spite of the fact that they have not ruled out the possibility of a medical … Continue reading
The right match: Researching Shelters and Rescue Groups
Animal shelters and rescue groups/organizations vary tremendously in their procedures. Animal shelters may have qualified animal behavior professionals on their staff who assess the animal’s temperaments and behavior prior to adopting them out. The more you know about the animals’ behavior and temperament the more likely you are to find the right match. Continue reading
Finding the right match from a breeder
Lately, I’ve been thinking more and more about some of my clients who are really mis-matched with the purebred dog they have chosen. It is a struggle for both the owner and the dog, and while certainly I can help … Continue reading
You can’t get apples from an orange tree.
I got my first dog when I was 17. This dog was truly my dog-he was fully my responsibility in every way. I had, like all pet owners, grand plans and a vision for how our life together would be. … Continue reading
