The Dominance Myth
Q: Is it true that a person needs to be dominant in their relationship with their dog so he’ll obey them? A: The definition of dominance is “who controls access.” Using physical force is not necessary to accomplish [...]
Inappropriate Dog Greeting
Q: My dog has an urination problem only when greeting. I have tried all of the advice of no eye contact, no greeting until the dog calms down, etc. My dog follows me wherever I go, gets [...]
Selecting a Dog
Q: I hope that you can help me with choosing my new dog. I’m looking for a protective, active and easy to train dog. My friends suggest that I get a Labrador retriever but I had thought [...]
Caged Puppy Blues
Q: We got a new puppy about a week ago and are finding it hard to get him to quit whining and barking while we have him in a cage. We live in an apartment building so [...]
“Hungry” Puppy
Q: I have a one-year old male who chews everything in sight. I have a brand new home and he has made holes in the wall, chewed every corner in my house, and torn and eaten my [...]