Marking is not the same as a dog relieving itself – it is leaving small amounts of urine on items (trees, bushes, couch) to leave a“calling card” and to say “this is mine.” It seems natural for dogs, but is very annoying to humans. This often starts happening in adolescence as dogs mature. Female dogs can […]

When you let your dog outdoors to take care of business and notice them kicking grass, sand, and dirt behind them, it's easy to think that the behavior is just a way to keep their area clean. In truth, it's actually a safety mechanism and an important part of how dogs communicate as a species. […]

With desensitization and counterconditioning, you can change your dog's negative emotions to positive ones.

How to stop a dog from barking when they're home alone can be a challenge. Here are some ways to distract or redirect this behavior in your dog.

Does your puppy keep going potty in their crate? Here's how to figure out what might be behind this behavior, as well as how to prevent it.

Why do dogs eat rocks? Understanding why some dogs eat rocks, as well as teaching basic obedience skills, can prevent your dog from doing this dangerous behavior.

Even the most mild-mannered of dogs may turn into a fierce barker with the mail carrier or other delivery workers come around. Here's why.

Dog fights are intense, dangerous, and scary. And when your beloved pet is involved, your instinct will be to step into the line of fire to rescue them. It's essential for your own safety and that of your dog that you know how to correctly recognize and break up a dog fight. Why Do Dogs […]

March is Red Cross month, the perfect time to refresh your pet first aid skills. As a breeder you probably already have good first aid knowledge, but it’s a good idea to brush up every so often and to review what is in your first aid kit. In the heat of an emergency, even the […]

Dogs pee in the house for many reasons, but they also urine mark. Learn to tell the difference between these behaviors and how to reduce marking.