Are you Suburban Woman, loving but exasperated owner of Fido and Fifi? Does your home seem like the 5th at Santa Anita every time the doorbell rings? Wouldn't it be wonderful if your dog actually moved away from the door when the doorbell rang rather than crowd you for a position to greet, or "eat", the people on the other side? Wouldn't you love to have a dog that sits, lies down, or even runs to another room when the doorbell rings-instead of all the embarrassing things your dog currently does?
Skills for Every Day
How to Put an End to Counter-Surfing
By Aidan Bindoff on 11/12/2019Many dog owners complain that their dogs steal food from kitchen counters or even the dinner table. A new term was even coined to describe this behavior: counter-surfing. If you're tired of losing your dinner to a sneaky pooch every time you turn your back, here's what you can do about it.
How to Teach Your Dog to Swim
By Mariela Castillo on 07/09/2019Splash?
Pet owners often wonder how to keep pets active without having to walk in 90-degree weather. Swimming, and other games in and with water, can be fun for both people and dogs, especially during hot summer days.
Reducing Leash Reactivity: The Engage-Disengage Game
By Alice Tong on 07/09/2019Sound familiar? The 4 Fs of fear
What to Do When Your Dog Loses His Cue: Training Outdoors with Distractions
By Christina Waggoner on 05/09/2019Please come
“He only does what I ask when he wants to. It’s really hit or miss.”
