When dogs exhibit aggressive behaviors, it is always upsetting. By gaining a better understanding of aggressive behavior, you can better...

If you've tried distracting your dog with treats when he sees another dog (or bike, car, jogger, etc.), and he completely ignores the...

Raise your hand if you walk into a post office and are flooded with warm, happy feelings. No? It's just me? When I was growing up, my...

If you mention giving dogs more control in training, most people envision a dog that chooses to run wild, chasing cats, stealing ice...

A common recommendation for dogs that exhibit fearful, reactive or aggressive behavior toward strangers is to have strangers feed treats...

Here's a compilation of some work I did with a dog who wouldn't walk into the hallway that led to the bathroom, let alone the bathroom,...

How many times have you heard that comforting a fearful dog reinforces their fear? Here's why you should ignore that statement: Fear is...

LOOK FOR THE LOOK AWAY. A head turn, or "look away" can be an important signal to help you detect when your dog is uncomfortable, or...

Whether you are meeting a dog for the first time or you are introducing your own dog to a new person, look for signs of avoidance,...

Here's one of those tricky nuances of behavior. Many people assume that a dog that isn't displaying aggressive behavior is safe to pet,...

ANTECEDENT - A preceding occurrence, cause or event. In the past, dog training was focused solely on consequences of behavior – reward...