Dog Disposition & Personality. A simple truth: dogs have different dispositions and personalities. This seems so basic it needs no discussion. No one would expect a French Bulldog to have the same personality as a German Shepherd or a Japanese Shiba Inu. It isn’t just that they originated in different countries. They’ve been selectively bred for […]
Dog Communication
Your Dog’s Body Language and Subtle Signals. Life can be stressful—even for our dogs. Reducing stress is important to learning, and to life. Stress and anxiety interfere with learning and can lead to behavioral problems. When we recognize and respond to signs of stress in our dogs, they are more comfortable, better able to cope, […]
Adolescent Anxiety – Second Fear Period
Fear of new (and some familiar) situations Years ago I taught dog training classes at a location with a lawn jockey statue positioned by walkway into the building. Puppies and dogs would pass this little guy each week, often relieving themselves on him. Despite this regular interaction, every so often a dog would act […]
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