Why Is My Puppy Biting?
After feeling needle-sharp teeth sink into your skin enough times, you might start to wonder, why is my puppy biting and how can I get them to stop? Puppy play-biting can be
My Puppy Will Grow Out of Resource Guarding and Touch Sensitivity, Right?
As a Certified Applied Animal Behaviorist, even mild resource guarding and touch sensitivity in puppies are concerning to me. These aggressive behaviors as well as other fear-related behaviors do not improve with
Teaching Your Puppy “Place”
“Place” is a client-favorite command, and we’re here to give you a behind-the-scenes look at introducing this obedience behavior. At Beyond the Dog, we define place as “go to your bed and
More Than a Puppy Obedience Problem: When an Owner’s Concern About Heel Are Signs of Severe Problem Behaviors
In my practice, we work with owners to address a wide variety of puppy problem behaviors. In doing so, I rely on the words and observations of owners as well as a
Resource Guarding: Preventative Exercises for Your Puppy
Maybe you’ve seen a dog growl when someone approaches them while they are chewing a bone, or maybe you’ve seen a dog eat faster when there are other dogs around them. Resource
Resource Guarding in Your Puppy
Just like any other behavior, resource guarding is likely a combination of genetics, the puppy’s early environment, current environment, and individual learning history. One risk factor includes a puppy coming from a