Poppy, a large Weimaraner cross, was a high-energy dog with reactivity issues. Managing her excitability was challenging. Before I trained as a dog behaviorist, I believed that giving Poppy a lot of ...

Whether you’ve had your pet for a long time, or are just welcoming a new addition to the family, pet behavior training can be incredibly helpful. Most of the time, animals aren’t trying to annoy us, ...

For decades, many people were told that training a dog meant showing who was in charge. If your dog pulled on the leash or ignored a command, the advice was to correct the behavior quickly and firmly.

Downtown trainers report rising noise reactivity and crowd-related behavioral issues as billion-dollar MAPS 4 projects ...

Everyone knows that giving a dog a reward for responding in the correct way during training changes his behavior. For example, when we are lure training a dog to sit, we move a treat over a dog's head ...

Many pet parents assume that dog adoption red flags only refer to obvious behavior problems, such as aggression or biting.

The Board and Train program addresses anxiety, reactivity, and socialization gaps that affect nearly half of all ...

Flat-faced dogs like Pugs and Frenchies may seem extra friendly, but new research shows size, training, and “spoiling” often shape their behavior more than head shape – though some traits are likely ...

A dog behavioral expert based in New York has captivated audiences with her approach to helping shelter dogs who show signs of aggression. Each year, 6.3 million pets enter U.S. shelters, which is an ...

Fort Worth trainers report rising demand for relocation-related behavior modification as the nation's 11th-largest city ...