Getting a new puppy seems to provide a glimpse at immortality. You get to start over with a new dog, a blank slate, a mind to shape, and a whole new life to live. This is the feeling that I have had ...
Whether you’ve had your pet for a long time, or are just welcoming a new addition to the family, pet behavior training can be incredibly helpful. Most of the time, animals aren’t trying to annoy us, ...
This essay was written by Marc Bekoff, Ph.D., and force-free dog trainer Mary Angilly. Many guardians start their training journey by enrolling their dog in a basic manners class, which is often seen ...
A little help can go a long way with everything from poor leash manners to general nervousness—and ensure that your dog’s small problems don’t turn into big ones. Whether you recently adopted a pup or ...
Editor's Note: This story has been updated to include additional precautions on e-collar and shock collar training that are addressed in the audio portion of the story. Listen to the episode above for ...
Does your dog follow you from room to room? Every wonder why they're so clingy? Let's explore the reasons your canine companion follows you around. Dogs love being with their human family. Some want ...
I was about a month into raising a new border collie puppy, Alsea, when I came to an embarrassing realization: my dog had yet to meet a person who doesn’t look like me. I’d read several books on ...
When CC Carson moved to Missoula, Montana after finishing her master’s degree in 2017, she finally had the time and money to adopt a dog, so she started searching. Carson was drawn to Moose—a 30-pound ...
Training a dog can be intimidating, but with help from a specialist it doesn't have to be. David Codr, a dog behaviorist and weekly Dog Gone Problems blogger for Momaha.com, will host free dog ...