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…
Behavior, correction, discipline, training
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…
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Teaching your dog what’s off limits by throwing your body weight around
Our dog used to always lick the dirty dishes as you loaded the dishwasher. We tried everything. We yelled at him, we sprayed him with water, we sprayed him with vinegar water, we tapped his nose, we pulled him back…
Behavior, exercise, training
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…
Behavior, training
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…
Behavior, exercise, training
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…