A lot of dog behavior starts out looking minor enough that nobody feels any urgency about it. A little... The post The dog habits that feel small until they suddenly don’t appeared first on The Avid ...

"Yesterday he jumped up on me when I let him back into the house from the backyard. He got muddy footprints all over my coat and I had to change it for a clean one of before leaving for work." The ...

It’s their way of connecting and “reaching for mom.” When jumping up is directed at humans, dogs are simply seeking proximity and greeting in the only way they have known. It's a behavior that is ...

Is your dog always jumping up at you or other people? Dogs can jump up for a variety of reasons, but it’s often either because they want attention or because they’re excited. If your dog’s ever jumped ...

“He’s a jumping jack and we’ve tried everything!” is a frequently spoken battle cry from the trenches when it comes to a jumping problem presented at my desk. There is no question that the resolution ...

How do I stop my dog pulling on the lead? Firstly, make sure that you have got the right equipment, says Graeme Hall, AKA The Dogfather, a dog trainer, presenter of Dogs Behaving (Very) Badly and ...

Management prevents your dog from practicing the problem behavior and accessing reinforcement. It keeps your guests safe from being scratched, knocked over, or having their outfits ruined, and it ...