
Managing Your Dog’s Separation Anxiety
Missing you Domesticated dogs naturally prefer the companionship of their humans. It’s one thing to have your dog follow you around the house amiably, however; it’s quite another

To Crate or Not To Crate?
If a dog is taught through positive reinforcement to love the crate, the crate becomes his own private and safe place, much like a bedroom for a child. The crate

What to Expect: Introducing a Puppy to Your Adult Dogs
Sibling rivalry Getting a new puppy is exciting—at least for the humans in the family. Sometimes, however, the dog of the house doesn’t think the pup is a

The ABCs of Barking
Why all the barking? Barking happens for a reason. Sounds obvious, right? It didn’t always, according to applied ethologist Julie Hecht, writing in the spring 2013 issue of The

How to Clicker Train Your Dog to Stay in the Yard
Draw the lines yourself Would you like to train your dog to stay in your yard without resorting to electrical shock? There is a way to do it

How to Potty Train Your Puppy the Clicker Way
Potty Problems? Are you having trouble teaching your puppy (or even your adult dog) appropriate elimination behaviors? Don’t despair. There’s an excellent chance that your dog can be

Training a Steadfast Recall
A recall can save your dog’s life. It can stop her from running in front of a car, or from chasing an animal into the woods. It can

How to Keep Your Dog Calm When the Doorbell Rings
Does this ring a bell? The crowd gathers outside and is tense with anticipation as it makes its way to the paddock (your front porch). The field is

What Squirrel? 10 Techniques for Training with Distractions
For trainers of all skill levels, proofing a behavior for reliability despite strong environmental distractions is one of the most elusive training goals. But hope is on the horizon. Here are 10

Energetic, Anxious, or Reactive Dog? Try the Calm-O-Meter Method
Recognize your dog? Do you have an excitable, active, or reactive dog? Does one or more of the following phrases describe your dog? Wishful thinking Wouldn’t it be