Dog Training Posts

Wolf in the forest sunset

Debunking the “Alpha Dog” Myth 

Many people train their dogs based on theories about dominance, specifically the theory that there is one ultra-dominant alpha among wild wolves leading the rest of the pack. Some trainers give advice

Tabby Cat sitting in the litter box looking up

Why is My Cat Not Using the Litter Box? 

Is your cat not using the litter box? Inappropriate elimination can be an extremely frustrating problem for cat owners. A few accidents turn into your cat regularly missing the litter box. Your

Dog looking aggressive with bone teeth showing

Why is My Dog Resource Guarding?

Resource guarding in dogs is a problem behavior that has caused my clients some of the most stress, confusion, and concern. You grab a sock from your dog’s mouth and are met

Dog digging in sand

Why Do Dogs Dig?

As summer begins, you may spend more time in your backyard with your four-legged best friend. More backyard time also means more opportunities to explore the space and possibly get into trouble!

Frenchie playing in the grass - mental health awareness

Protecting the Mental Health of Dogs

As spring is upon us, I am reminded that May is mental health awareness month. When I think about mental health, I think about everything dogs do to improve human mental health.

Why does my dog yawn?

Why Does My Dog Yawn?

If you are like me, you want your dog to be happy and carefree.  For dogs to be fully happy, it takes having family members that truly understand them and how they