Make sure that your dog has a lot of appropriate things to chew, like Kong toys, rawhide, Nyla bones or sterilized bones. Encourage the dog to chew on these toys…

We sometimes give our dogs the wrong message about biting by some of the games we play with them. Wrestling and rugged rough and tumble with your dog can encourage…

The dog that is afraid of noise (thunder, gunshots, cars backfiring, etc) and the dog that is afraid of things (people, cars, other dogs, etc) can show its fear in…

Certain breeds are more prone to barking, however, excessive barking can exist in any breed. There are also some dogs that just like to hear themselves bark. Confinement to one…

Aggression in dogs can take several forms. It can show up as the dog that guards his food, toys, or space. A fearful dog may show aggression as a defense…

Separation anxiety is the second most common reason that dogs are euthanized or given up by their owners. Most dogs react to the stress created from being left alone by…

This is the most common problem dog owners have, and most of us cause it ourselves. We think it's cute when that small puppy jumps on us to greet us,…

Some breeds of dogs are recognized as being more hyper than other breeds, but any individual dog in any breed can be hyper. If your "Hyper" dog is kept outside…

Eye contact is taught to gain some measure of control over a dog. It is impossible for your dog to jump, bark, spin, etc. if  he is maintaining eye contact.…

Asking most dogs to stop digging is like asking them to stop eating. Digging is an instinctive behavior. It is almost impossible to change an instinctive behavior, but you can try…