Mar 7, 2022Resource Guarding as OpportunityIt’s a story more than just a few dog owners can relate to. Ninety nine percent of the time your dog is social and friendly, but once they are near their favorite toy and you approach, they growl and show teeth. This kind of protection over an object is referred…Dog Training3 min readDog Training3 min read
Dec 14, 2021The Courage to Keep Pushin’Life was turning fast. I was holding on. As I completed the two and half hour drive of bending roads down the beautiful state of Vermont, I pondered what I was about to experience. In the back of my Subaru sat Diesel, a large and unruly hundred pound Bull Mastiff-esque…Dogs6 min readDogs6 min read
Apr 19, 2018The Metric of ConnectionIt’s interesting to observe how millennials are changing the standard practices of dog ownership, ecspecially as a millennial myself. In my younger days, people were much more apt to let their dog live in the fenced-in outdoors with an old rustic dog house, and the freedom to run and chase…Dogs3 min readDogs3 min read
Mar 29, 2018Steps to Follow When Taking the LeashTouch — Dogs enjoy being touched. Start out with giving your dogs some long strokes down the spine. Next you can massage their neck or romp. The dog should become more engaged with you and start to yearn for that touch. Food — People often don’t realize what a gift…Dogs2 min readDogs2 min read
Apr 26, 2017A Response to PetMD’s Approach to Socialization in Dogs and PuppiesI frequently see posts from a group called PetMD on my Facebook feed. They are like WebMD, but for pets instead of people. While I gladly accept their superior knowledge in regards to the medical care of our canine friends, I find that their behavioral advice often misses the mark…Dog Training5 min readDog Training5 min read
Mar 22, 2017The Prejudice Against Pit Bulls : Is it Justified?Breed specific legislation (BSL) is growing in popularity faster than you may believe. More than 937 cities in the United States have some BSL laws regarding what dogs you’re allowed to own. Naturally, this affects what dogs can be kept in your apartment, and more drastically, these dogs may be…Dogs5 min readDogs5 min read
Sep 2, 2016It’s a Wild HeartAt this point, it’s common knowledge: Wolves and dogs are from the same family tree. Furthermore, it’s a contested belief that dogs evolved directly from wolves. Due to this, the wolf is highly studied and analyzed by ethologists and professional dog trainers alike. At the root of these studies is…Dogs4 min readDogs4 min read
Jul 12, 2016All Dogs Need is a Game of Ping-Pong.When I was searching for a dog training method to follow, or an individual who’s training method I found most legitimate, it was the way Kevin Behan interacted with dogs that got me sold on Natural Dog Training (NDT). Instead of him training dogs in the typical systematically structured way…3 min read3 min read
Jul 5, 2016Attraction vs. IntentionWhat’s really going on in the mind of the dog? When observing dog behavior you have the option of making two assumptions: either the dog is working off the cognitive approach of having intentions which guide their actions, or they are working of a simple state of attraction. In my…Dogs4 min readDogs4 min read
May 24, 2016Over-Friendly Dogs and “The Charge”I started working at the doggie daycare, Oh My Dog, about three and a half years ago. The funny thing is, at the time I was hired, I was very afraid of dogs. When I was about ten years old, my older brother and I were over at the neighbor’s…Dogs5 min readDogs5 min read
