by Anna Francesca Bradley | Jul 30, 2019 | Animal Behavior, Pet Guardians, Training
Owning a dog is a privilege, as is the opportunity to share our lives with them for 12, 15 years and, let’s hope, longer still. During that time, think about all those battles and struggles you conquer together, what you …
by Daniel Antolec | Jul 13, 2019 | Animal Behavior, Learning Theory, Pet Guardians, Training
I live in the countryside on a 25 acre parcel surrounded by farmland. We developed our property to support wildlife. Needless to say there are critters of all kinds and in all directions. My dogs love it as much as …
by Theo Stewart | Jul 10, 2019 | Animal Behavior, Pet Guardians, Training
Darcy watches his lady owner all the time. When she’s out of sight he pants and he paces. Even when left at home with his male owner, he whines and stresses. Separation specifically and only from the lady owner freaks …
by Anna Francesca Bradley | Jun 25, 2019 | Animal Behavior, Pet Guardians, Training
Of all the doggy and doggy parent issues, not coming back when called has got to be nearing the top of the list. There could be lots of variations of this, a casual sauntering back when your dog feels like …
by BARKS from the Guild | Jun 20, 2019 | Pet Guardians, Training
By Danette Johnston I am not a fan of dogs greeting on leash for several reasons but I do like to teach dogs a “GO SAY HI” cue for the following circumstances: Times when it may be OK for the...
by Eileen Anderson | Jun 17, 2019 | Animal Behavior, Pet Guardians, Training
I was thinking the other day about how and why I have a dream relationship with my dogs. They are cooperative. They are sweet. They are responsive and easy to live with. You know how I got there? Training and …
