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The Four “Fs” of Fear
Spooked? It’s autumn—the season of shorter nights, crackling leaves, the hunter’s moon, and, of course, Halloween. Costumed creatures come to your door and scary monsters parade across your

How to Help Your Fearful Dog: Become the “Over the Top” Dog Lady
I’m not over the top—I’m just training my dog My two dogs and I were out for a walk one morning, enjoying the fresh air and the exercise.

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

Muzzles—Not Just for Aggression!
Times are changing For many people, the idea of a muzzle evokes a long-standing association with aggressive dogs. That impression can create feelings of fear and worry when

Don’t Socialize the Dog!
Really? That title is a typo, right? A professional dog trainer would never advocate against socialization, would she? Well, maybe! The problem isn’t with socialization itself, but with

Overly Excited Greetings: the Good, the Bad, and the Ugly
Howdy When someone mentions a “spaghetti western,” the mental picture is of an actor’s lips moving out of sync with the words coming from the film’s audio sound.

How to Prevent Resource Guarding in a Multiple-dog Household
Stealing and guarding—from whom? Resource guarding among dogs is an extremely common and normal behavior. Dogs are pre-programmed to not want to share valued resources with others. For pet

Are We There Yet? How to Ease Your Pet’s Travel Anxiety
Travel trouble With many pet-friendly resorts, parks, and other destinations available, you may consider fun outings with your furry friend. But what can you do if your pooch

5 Steps to Train Your Dog to “Go to Place”
What if instead of jumping around when the doorbell rings, your dog waits politely in a down position? Or, instead of circling the dinner table like a shark,