Is walking your dog a challenge? For many people, walking their dog is something they look forward to. It’s a time for them to enjoy some fresh air, forget a...

I did an earlier video on how crates can be really helpful for training puppies. But if you never used one when your dog was a wee one, or you adopted an old...

Before I knew a lot about dogs, I used to think putting a dog in a crate was cruel. It seemed like putting them in a cage at the zoo – a really tiny cage at ...

One of the most important things to know before getting a dog is that at some point you will want to give up. Adopting a pet is much more difficult than simp...

Some of us have dogs that nosh on grass like a starving dieter at a salad bar. The question is, why do they eat grass and why can it be dangerous? A common t...

Most of us have ordinary dogs. Of course we each think our dog is special, and they are, but there are some dogs that have been trained to do some pretty coo...

The other day I shared with you what a dog’s fear of people looks like. We also talked about why some dogs are scared or shy. We busted through the myth that...

When our dogs are doing something we don’t want them to do, we need to understand that they are not being “bad.” They simply don’t understand what we expect...

Does your dog come when you call her? It can be both frustrating and dangerous if she doesn’t. Frustrating is… when you’re in a hurry to leave the house, and...

So many people I talk to get discouraged because they’re trying to change their dog’s unwanted behavior and it’s not working. Oftentimes the reason it’s not w...

A dog who feels bonded to you is more likely to listen to you and to want to please you. Think about your boss at work. Aren’t you more eager to work hard wh...

Is it HOT where you live this summer? I know it’s hot here in Southern California. And the heat makes it tricky to safely walk your dog. If you’re not carefu...

You can train your dog the basic commands, such as sit, stay, or come, pretty easily when there are no distractions. But distractions are everywhere! And if ...

Does your dog act shy and fearful around people she doesn’t know? If you have patience and commitment, there are things you can do to build her confidence. 1...

When we walk our dogs, plastic bag in hand, we often can be heard muttering, “Come on. Poop already. What are you waiting for?” People like to assume their d...

The first sign your dog may be losing his hearing is when you notice he is unable to locate sounds accurately. This may show up as confusion when you call hi...