Our chocolate lab can not hold still at the vet. He doesn’t mind the shots but he really wants to explore the smells and play with everyone that comes in the room. During our most recent visit, they showed us…
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My dog just wants to play keep away, what should I do?
Every time I throw the ball for my dog, she runs away with it. What should I do? Your dog wants to play keep away. Dogs love playing keep away. Your dog wants you to chase her, try to grab…
How do I get my dog to stop jumping on me?
HUMANS FOR DOGS: I have a lab called Max. If you go outside and pet and play with him, he jumps on you growling and biting really hard. I’ve tried everything to stop him: Putting him on a lead for…
How do I discipline my dog?
HUMANS FOR DOGS: My dog chewed up my brand-new jacket. What do I do to discipline him? I put his pen but that did not work. – Camryn Camryn, you have a chance to tell your dog “no†when you…
Dogs lean to control
I know that dogs lean to control but I got a real reminder this morning. I was running along with my 14 month old chocolate lab running beautifully at my side. I was super excited that he wasn’t pulling at…
What to do when your dog grabs your shoe
Dogs love grabbing things you love, like your shoe, showing it to you and running off with it. In their minds, this is an invitation to play. They grab your toy, you chase them. What do you do to save…
11 ways to keep your dog from pulling your shoulder out of your socket
Dogs don’t naturally walk on leash. Without training, they pull the leash tight even if it means they are choking and your arm is coming out of its socket. To teach your dog to walk without pulling: Sharp corrections. Take your…
The best leash for dog training
The best leash for training your dog is a good quality leather leash. A leather leash won’t slip in your hands and won’t hurt your hands when the dog pulls or tugs. A good one to try is the Lavien…
Does your dog prefer to be petted or praised?
New research published in Discover shows that dogs would prefer to be petted than verbally praised. They can’t get enough petting! So something to keep in mind as you reward good behavior. (It also turns out that some dogs prefer…
7 ways to discipline your dog
There are many ways to discipline your dog. Be careful when using them that you are disciplining your dog while they are doing the bad behavior and not after they’ve quit. For example, if your dog is barking in the…
