One of the most common challenges new dog owners face is jumping. Puppies often leap up out of excitement, to grab our attention, or simply because they don’t know what else to do. While it...

Modern Perspectives on Using Management While we’d all love to have an Assistant To The Regional Manager, management in dog training means something a bit different… Beyond Restricted Access Management strategies should be a priority...

Jumping is one of the most common challenges dog owners face, especially with young puppies. While it may seem harmless at first, allowing this behavior to continue can lead to bigger problems as your dog...

Understanding and Addressing Urine Marking Behaviors in Dogs Urine marking is a common concern for many dog guardians when it occurs. While it's often associated with male dogs, it can occur in both sexes. This...

Barking Is Normal When it comes to dogs, barking is a completely natural behavior. In fact, many breeds were specifically engineered by humans to bark for purposes such as guarding or alerting. However, while some...

Creating a Safe Space A dog comfort zone setup is an enclosed area in your home designed to provide your dog with everything they need for comfort and enrichment when they are independent of their...

Mounting, colloquially known as “humping,” is a common behavior in dogs that can be confusing or embarrassing for their guardians. While often associated with sexual behavior, dog mounting behavior often stems from various other motivations...

Understanding Thresholds in Separation Anxiety When addressing separation anxiety in dogs, understanding and respecting thresholds is crucial for effective, humane treatment. Threshold in this context represents the point at which a dog begins to show...

Adjusting the Trigger Response Thresholds are a crucial concept in managing and modifying reactive behavior in dogs. Understanding thresholds allows us to work with our dogs in a force-free, fear-free manner, to create lasting behavior...