Dog’s dig for a number of different reasons. Some dig to play, some dig to escape, some dig out of instinct, and some even dig for attention. However, as annoying as your dog’s digging habits are, trust me, he is not digging just to annoy you. So, if you are wondering how to keep your dog from digging under the fence, it is crucial to first learn why he is digging in the first place. (more…)

So, does your dog exhibit some grooming aggression? When you try to clip your dog’s hair, does it usually end badly? Here are some things you might want to consider before your dog’s next “haircut”. First off, get your dog calmed down enough to lie down on the table, on the ground, or wherever you are cutting hair at. Just as a suggestion, if your dog is especially un-fond of hair cuts, maybe you should go to your veterinarian and see if you can get some medication to calm your dog before you start. Most often, when slightly meditated, a dog will sleep right on through a haircut. (more…)

So, does your dog, who you love so much, have the undesirable habit of digging under the fence? Well, let me guess. After spending some time with your favorite four legged friend, you have realized that maybe it’s not so undesirable as you thought… especially when you get pictures of it! Yes, pictures of your dog digging under the fence are unique, and always cute. (more…)

Puppies can have biting problems too, after all it is a normal behavior on dogs, especially when they are playing or when they are teething. It is our duty as dog owner to correct our puppies and teach them that biting is not ok.  Even when you think they are not doing any harm, you are reinforcing the habit and dogs will think that it is OK, even as they grow up. (more…)

No bark dog collars are special collars that -as the name implies - will help your dog control excessive barking. Although with enough training and patience you can teach your dog to control excessive barking, these collars offer a more practical solution.

No bark dog collars are electronic collars that you put around the neck of your dog.  They have a small device that can detect whenever the dog is barking.  So each time your dog barks, it sends a stimulus to the dog, that makes him stop barking.  If your dog insists on barking, the stimulus will be triggered again.  With some use, our dog will be conditioned enough to stop excessive barking. (more…)

If you notice that your dog is constantly growling, showing his teeth and biting, you are being witness of aggressive dog behavior.  This is a potentially dangerous behavior for you and your guests, as your dog starts to react violently to people and situations.  As a dog owner one must act instantly to correct this problem and keep it from getting bigger and even including legal problems. (more…)

Dog behavior problems are one of the biggest headaches dog owners have to face.  These problems are varied and can be from just urination problems to aggressiveness when feeding them or towards house guests.  Can they be solved? Yes, depending on the problem, it will take some more or less time and effort, but if you commit to teaching your dog good behavior, both of you can make it. (more…)

Getting the dog to jump on you -the owner - every time you arrive can be a great experience.  After all, your dog is showing his love and how much he missed you on your absence.  However you may have problems when the dog starts jumping everyone on every occasion.  There are many people who get freaked when a dog jumps at them, or they simply don’t like.  It is important then to learn how to keep a dog from jumping on people. (more…)

Have you ever found aggression in your dog whenever you try to give him the food or when trying to take it away from him?  This is called dog food aggression and it is basically a type of dog aggression that is related to territory.  The aggressiveness is shown through growling, showing the teeth and in some cases biting. (more…)

Are you having digging problems with your dog?  This is a normal behavior of our pets; I know this is frustrating, but there’s no need at getting excessively angry at your dogs, since they don’t do it to make us furious or to make us waste time.  In fact there are some potential reasons your dog is digging. (more…)