Your dog jumps on guests, barks nonstop, or refuses to listen, and you're tired of raising your voice. Good news: effective training doesn't require shouting or harsh corrections. Positive methods ...
Imagine a dog leaping excitedly at arriving guests, only to receive a sharp yell or leash tug—traditional responses that breed fear rather than trust. Science-backed positive reinforcement offers a ...
Dog trainer Jeff Millman is back, and talks about his second book Triggers and Reactions: A Guide to Fixing Dog Behavior Problems: Volume Two: Jumping, Barking and Biting. We don’t cover everything in ...
When your dog’s behavior changes for the worse, it can feel frustrating and confusing. Often, underlying reasons like health issues, inconsistent training, or unmet needs are the cause. Understanding ...
Dogs don’t always behave in the way that you expect. They can bite, bark, respond poorly to commands, chew and constantly up jump on people – a far cry from the happy, waggy, playful little doggie ...
ST. LOUIS — The investigation continues into who is responsible for three dogs that killed a St. Louis man and injured two others this week. Kristen Duhr, a dog behavior specialist, has spent the past ...
Whether you’ve had your pet for a long time, or are just welcoming a new addition to the family, pet behavior training can be incredibly helpful. Most of the time, animals aren’t trying to annoy us, ...
AURORA, Ill. (WLS) -- Many families get new pets around the holidays and it can be an adjustment getting used to that new family member. Karen Pauly from Aurora Hounds Town USA joined ABC7 to talk ...
If your pet has a behavior issue, it can be hard to know what to do. Here are some tips to help you find the right kind of help and resolve the problem. Getting advice 1. Make sure you’re getting ...